Ubuntu - Just installed.

Priapus · 26 Mar 2008 at 11:02

Howzit guys.

I've just started using Linux on a spare system of mine. Actually looks good and easy to use - sort of.

Question: None of my USB flash drives will work though.

Any ideas?

I get an Unable to mount - error message...

Many thanks!

bigredshark · 26 Mar 2008 at 12:27

What is the formatting on them? I don't know about Ubuntu but most distributions don't support NTFS automatically, so you'll need to reformat as FAT32 or EXT...or install the ntfs-3g module

craptakular · 26 Mar 2008 at 12:36

i think ntfs is supported out of the box on 8.04 maybe 7.10. prob need to install ntfs-3g.

sudo apt-get ntfs-3g should work in a terminal

badbob · 26 Mar 2008 at 12:38

NTFS works fine under 7.10. Read and writing. I guess either need to mount them?

bigredshark · 26 Mar 2008 at 12:43

Oxy said:
i think ntfs is supported out of the box on 8.04 maybe 7.10. prob need to install ntfs-3g.

sudo apt-get ntfs-3g should work in a terminal

God knows, no native support for NTFS under RHEL but my USB disks do automount with the pro ntfs for linux package.

Priapus · 26 Mar 2008 at 12:44

I am using the latest version off their www.ubuntu.com website. (7:10??) and my flash drive if NTFS. So, do I need to download this ntfs-3g program from some where?

Thank you!

Una · 26 Mar 2008 at 14:16

NTFS is supported out of the box 7.10.

If you go to System > Removable drives and Media tab. Make sure those options there you want are correctly set.

Since your getting the unable to mount though seems like its trying,

You need to work out which device is your USB stick..

Open a console up and after you have inserted it run 'dmesg' look at the bottom and see what device your usb is (should be /dev/something). Once you have done that you should try mount it manually and tell me what error it says.

Priapus · 26 Mar 2008 at 14:34

Here's the error message...

Una · 26 Mar 2008 at 14:42

Heh, well that tells you exactly what to do if you read it:

You can either go into windows and remove the hardware properly using the safely remove hardware icon or you can force mount it how it lists.

Priapus · 26 Mar 2008 at 14:56

I tried that but same error still happens.

Una · 26 Mar 2008 at 15:03

Open up a console and type

Code:

sudo mount -t ntfs-3g /dev/sda1 /media/AXIZ 2GB -o force

Whats the error from doing that?

Outcast · 26 Mar 2008 at 15:14

I've never had that message before.

I got my wrists slapped for unplugging my camera without unmounting though.

Everything still works as it should.

7:10 here... dual booted with XP

Priapus · 26 Mar 2008 at 15:16

I rebooted and seems to be working now.

Thanks all!

badbob · 26 Mar 2008 at 15:17

I thought Linux never needs to be rebooted? ;-)

Priapus · 26 Mar 2008 at 15:22

So did I, but it's working now so no idea....now only if I can get the other stuff working!! :mad:

Outcast · 26 Mar 2008 at 15:36

Like ?

What other stuff ?

Priapus · 26 Mar 2008 at 15:46

The Beryl thing, where you can have a 3D veiw of your desktop. Just wish I knew how to install or download these things. Also, it seems as Nokia have no Linux support...

Outcast · 26 Mar 2008 at 15:48

Check your other thread