[RESOLVED] NTFS Write Support respect NTFS Permissions?

AstroTux · Last edited by AstroTux on Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:42 am; edited 1 time in total

Hi,

As the subject. I've enabled NTFS write support in the Kernel. Mounting does not suggest a read-oinly mode for any reason, and appears to mount in read/write mode. If I attempt to create a plain text file on the root of what is my C:\ drive for Windows (/dev/hda1) it says "Permission Denied". I presume if it was mounted read-only, it would say "Read Only mode" instead? This is within Nano.

Do I need to alter the permissions on the NTFS drive to allow "Everyone" (under Windows) to be able to write to the partition in Linux? I find it odd that if the permissions are preventing me writing, that I can read it, as the only permissions on the drive are all "Full Control" under Windows anyway.

The Windows OS is Windows 2000 Pro, Linux Kernel version is 2.6.16-gentoo-r9 compiled by myself.

Aries-Belgium · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:52 am Post subject:

I remember that you had to set the umask flag for writing to a FAT32 filesystem, so I guess you also have to do that for NTFS:

AstroTux · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:15 am Post subject:

Hi,

OK. I'll give it a try!

EDIT: Could someone explain how the umask works? It says here:

rhill · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:17 am Post subject:

/usr/src/linux/Documentation/filesystems/ntfs.txt

AstroTux · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:20 am Post subject:

Hi,

Ahhh....... OK. I do know that previously write wasn't an option, then it was very limited, but I didn't know the specifics. I was under the impression that it was now fully implemented, but I stand corrected.

Best regards,
AstroTux.
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Aries-Belgium · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:25 am Post subject:

AstroTux · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:29 am Post subject:

Hi,

Thanks!!

That makes sense.

Best regards,
AstroTux.
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TheWhiteKnight · Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 11:32 am Post subject:

After trying this (and yes i compiled the ntfs support in my kernel) I get "unknown filesystem type ntfs". Do I need to add the cfg to my fstab? I have 2 drives filled with mp3's that I would like to listen too. Thanks!

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linuxtuxhellsinki · l33t Joined: 15 Nov 2004 Posts: 700 Location: Hellsinki

Maybe you don't have correct codepages in your Kernel :?:

TheWhiteKnight · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 2:13 am Post subject:

Aries-Belgium · Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 3:41 am Post subject:

TheWhiteKnight · Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:00 am Post subject:

No it's not in there. Can I edit the /.config file to suite my needs or do I have to recompile my kernel? Also if I have to recompile, what do I need to put in there?

Let me re-phrase.. It's "not set" but I DID compile NTFS support into my kernel.

EDIT: :: bangs head against the wall, computer desk, floor, car door(s) :: I emerged ntfsprogs which went fast, I forgot to check on emerging sys-fs/fuse....... 62 packages later ..... I will be compiliing until the cows come home.

TheWhiteKnight · Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:37 am Post subject:

[SOLVED]

I was playing around with the fstab and instead of having /dev/hdc I <as a fluke> put in hdc1 and hdd1 and KDM popped right up with mounting the drives. w00t!

Thanks to all that helped me on this!!!