[Lilux-help] ntfs

[Eric Dondelinger]

Hi,

On Sat, 29 May 2004, Bob Hentges wrote:

> Michel Maria-Sube wrote:
>
> > Is there any mean to mount in w mode a ntfs partition
> > under linux? Actually, my system refuses to do so,
> > partition is mounted only in read mode (when i didn't
> > have this probleme with fat partitions) Thank you in
> > advance for answer
>
> Actually without some more information on what system, or especially
> kernel you are using, it is impossible to answer this question without
> guessing.

Indeed, support for this must be compiled into the kernel -
which it normally isn't.

> But yes /in general/ it is possible.

... possible, but usually also marked as *dangerous*.
You don't want to try this without having a full backup of
that partition, as you'll likely trash it.

> Under 2.4.26 write support is still experimental and therefor I wouldn't
> use it, unless you are really sure of what you are doing.

experimental, or even dangerous? I haven't checked in the
most recent kernels, but none too long ago, it was still
considered dangerous. AFAIK slighlty modifying existing files
is +- safe, but otherwise you risk trashing the partition.

> Under 2.6.6 r/w support for ntfs partitions shouldn't be a real problem.
> Just enable it in your config.

Hmm, where did reliable support come from so quickly now?
I'd be real careful in trying this...

Greets Eric