New to Linux (using RedHat version 8) -help?

mdnblaster · 07-20-2003, 09:57 PM

I have an assignment:

1) To teach a class how to mount and unmount via command line. How AND why.

2) Tell the difference in file structures between Windows and Linux.

I need input and help!

fancypiper · 07-20-2003, 10:06 PM

This should get you started.

# Managing drives
LNAG - Accessing my drives
Rute - Device Mounting

Filesystems HOWTO
Advanced filesystem implementor's guide

# Redhat links
RedHat Linux Manuals
Get your mp3 support here
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: apt4rpm - Red Carpet
RedHat 8.0 Tips & Tricks

# Redhat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools

# Redhat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network
Manage software:
redhat-config-packages

# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project

mdnblaster · 07-20-2003, 10:28 PM

Your signature links helped even more. Thanks.

It seems most of the links point to much older versions of Linux. Can I assume not much has changed?

I am too "Windows-ized". This is going to take more effort than I thought. I guess mounting is just a manual version of what Windows does automatically when it detects new hardware.

fancypiper · 07-20-2003, 10:39 PM

The basics of Linux has changed little. Just new tools for "Windows-ized" folks who don't want to learn the basics.

fancypiper · 07-20-2003, 10:45 PM

Quote:

I guess mounting is just a manual version of what Windows does automatically when it detects new hardware.

Not really.

In Linux, you can configure drives to mount upon boot if you want, and you can configure CDs and network filesystems to automount.

Windows does everything for you whether you want it done or not, Linux gives you the choice of what you do and when you do it.

Skyline · 07-20-2003, 10:47 PM

Hi Mdnblaster

The typical way to mount a filesystem is :

Create a mount point in your /mnt directory
Temporarily mount it to test everything is ok
Put an entry into the filesystem table file /etc/fstab

Using NTFS as an example

so – open a terminal

SU
Root password

mkdir /mnt/xxxxx

mount /dev/hda1 /mnt/xxxxx –t ntfs –r

/dev/hda1 /mnt/xxxx ntfs ro

To unmount /mnt/xxxxx

umount /mnt/xxxxx

The reason why you mount a filesystem is simply to gain access to the files and incorporate them into your local filesystem hiearchy

mdnblaster · 07-20-2003, 11:58 PM

Okay.

So, if you were to teach Linux to a Windows person where would you start?