[NTLUG:Discuss] continuing saga-filesystem contains errors on boot

[Fred James]

OK, I'm back - continuing saga - file system contains errors on boot.
Observation:  the start of this problem seems to coincide with my added 
a third user to the system (i.e., now I have root, and two users - each 
user has their own group).
Dell Latitude C800 laptop running Red Hat 7.3 - does that sound possible 
or probable?
I am now looking for some utility to run on Linux to do surface scan of 
the disk to rule that out, if possible - any help on that thought?
What if I just never shutdown/reboot - I mean my battery ought to be 
able to carry from point to point - any known issues with that?  I mean, 
if I shut the lid/screen it goes blank, and opening it seems (in the 
short test I have done here at my desk) light up fine.  And what about 
heat - would that not be an issue if I carry the laptop inside a case?
Thank you in advance for any insight, help, or guidance you may be able 
to offer.

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