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1) My WinXP is FAT32. I want to just reduce the hd size in WinXP and transfer to Linux. Is it possible without affecting or destroying the data in WinXP partition?
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Since it is FAT32, you would be able to easily resize using qtparted. I suggest you used the system rescue cd is mentioned. But first, I suggest you log in to windows and defragment your hard drive. Resize may not go well if your hard disc has lot of file fragmentation.
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2) Linux can recognise the thumb drive. But somehow when i plug in the drive, it does not place an icon in the desktop. I ever try using command line to check on the status of the drive (cannot remember what command) and it can detect the hardware.
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3) I tried using DigiKam but it just cannot recognise the usb port / device by the camera cable.
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For the above questions, you would have to plugin the device and check for what device and number you get. Try the command i gave you before and you will be able to see what device and partition number your device uses...For example, when i mount my lexar jump drive and do a dmesg | tail, it tells me that I'm using
sda4
so then i go ahead and mount the jump drive manually using the following command
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mount -t vfat -o rw /dev/sda4 /mnt/jumpdrive
jumpdrive is the folder i created...you can use any other of your choice.
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4) I have yet to download the XMMS cos dun really know much about compilation.
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I don't think you would have to compile it...rpms for mandrake are readily available...go
here and you can find a rpm pre-packaged for mandrake.
Tux,