mounting NTFS
Forum: Other Help Topics
Topic: mounting NTFS
started by: blurr33
Posted by blurr33 on Jan. 14 2004,14:16
can the auto mount mount my NTFS formatted hard disk..i tried it but it only detect the hd partition but can't open it..
but using CLI the files can be opened...
can someone tell me how to mount the hard disk correctly..
thanks... i really appreciate it..
p.s i am new and learning..so forgive me if i sounded like an idiot
Posted by ixogn on Jan. 18 2004,12:39
use automount.app to mount ntfs partition is quite simple,click right button on desktop,
enhance? >enhance,
the automount tool will appear at the right concer of desktop,
use it to mount your ntfs partition,
or you can just open a terminal,
type mount /dev/hdaX(where your ntfs partition is),
it will work.
Posted by blurr33 on Jan. 18 2004,13:11
thanks man... i really appreciate it..
Posted by DavoMan on April 01 2004,05:17
Oooh. Can it read/write NTFS? I know thats a bit iffy under Linnicks. 
Posted by cbagger01 on April 01 2004,18:39
Read = YesWrite = No
If you need write support to NTFS, the only way to safely write to an NTFS partition in Linux is to use "Captive NTFS" support.
If this is a must-have, try searching for a Linux Distribution or a LiveCD that comes with "Captive NTFS" already installed.
Good Luck.
Posted by Grim on April 03 2004,04:03
The 2.6.x series kernels have NTFS write support. DSL won't see this support until the Kdrive and Framebuffer Xservers get some issues worked out with 2.6.x.