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I'm a newbie at linux stuff. I want to mount my ntfs partition on linux. Now supposedly mount has support for ntfs it's just not enabled in the default installation, and to enable support I have to recompile the kernel? (remember i'm a newbie) Is there a better way or do i really really have to get my feet wet, kernel wise? BTW which would be better, adding support directly to the kernel or as a module, you know just in case I had to?
Name: Barry Date: July 9, 2002 at 13:54:27 Pacific
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Read the kernel how-to at www.tldp.org
I've had mixed results on RH 7.3 when it comes to compiling the ntfs module alone. I'd suggest a full recompile anyway (match your hardware, etc). It will allow you to take advantage of a few more features.
When you get to filesystems (during a recompile) I'd suggest modularizing as much as possible. I have msdos,vfat,hpfs,ntfs,etc. all compiled as modules. It makes your kernel smaller and it works pretty transparently with the kernel module autoloader.
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Name: cris Date: July 11, 2002 at 10:11:09 Pacific
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