View NTFS files in Red Hat 9.0

Hi All

I am very new to Linux, and I am trying to learn it. I have a Win2000Pro OS with my Red Hat Linux 9.0 on a 80 gig H.D.
I would like to view my files that are on my Win2000Pro, in Red Hat Linux.
How do I do that?

Thanks;
GaryJM

you'll have to add the entries for the device to your /etc/fstab file...you should have ntfs support and if not you'll have to install this...you'll need to know what device has the NTFS filesystem, and if you don't already know, you can find out by typing:
fdisk -l
once you find what device it is, an example would be /dev/hdb1, you'll then add it to your fstab...
a example of a line that you could add to your fstab would be:
/dev/hdb1 /mnt/NTFSdrive ntfs defaults 0 0
so by looking at the above there is two things you should note...
the first being, you'll have to replace /dev/hdb1 with the correct device if my example is wrong, and the second thign being you'll have to make sure you have a mount point...in my example i used /mnt/NTFSdrive...if you don't have a mount point defined, then go make one using the mkdir command...
then you will use the mount command to mount it to your defined mount point, and then you'll be able to navigate the drives contents...

Think the ntfs driver is still experimental for writing?
Should make the mount read-only to avoid making things go wrong.

i got pointed here from the NEWBIE section, i was interested in finding out how to READ the files on my Windows Hard Drive, i have diligently followed all the links but i still find it all a bit too difficult for me to follow. sorry about that.

i shall still try to use Linux though, i think the best thing i can hope for is to find a local LUG

tim

well actually where are you getting stuck...in order to see the drive and its contents you just navigate to the mount point after you mount the drive...in other words you can READ the files after you get to the directory where you mounted the NTFS partition...so purely as example if you made a directory called /mnt/NTFSdrive and after you do, you mount it, and then all you do is type -> cd /mnt/NTFSdrive <- and then you can browse through the drive to say the least..

trouble is buddy, i've been spoilt by Windows (which is foolproof), i just get lost in the new terms and the not quite so foolproof way of doing things.
i have Mandrake 9.1, but typing in the stuff into the command line, as it suggests in the link i dont get the output i was expecting, it doesnt look like what it should be, i was hoping red hat would be very similar, but perhaps it isnt.

As it happens all my (windoze) music files etc. i put onto a CD (as a backup) before i installed Mandrake, i have found out i can read those OK in Linux, and now i find my ****** sound doesnt work, art the same time i dont think i have a Volume control anyway to control the sound with if i did have sound !!!!!.

how do i check up on my sound card (it's easier in windows, LOL) i have a SIS SI7018 on board sound card in my lap top

TIM

Originally posted by DrOzz well actually where are you getting stuck...in order to see the drive and its contents you just navigate to the mount point after you mount the drive...in other words you can READ the files after you get to the directory where you mounted the NTFS partition...so purely as example if you made a directory called /mnt/NTFSdrive and after you do, you mount it, and then all you do is type -> cd /mnt/NTFSdrive <- and then you can browse through the drive to say the least..

Thanks for trying to help me mate, but i reckon the trouble is i am a little too slow as a consequence i am often one step behind.

So how do i mount the NTFS drive for starters ???.

tim

So how do i mount the NTFS drive for starters ???. tim

Open a shell and type :

su
Then type you root password – then type :

mkdir /mnt/windows

Then - open /etc/fstab with:

kedit /etc/fstab

Then - put an entry at the bottom of your /etc/fstab file on a new line - (just substitute in the device name of your Partition in place of my example one)

/dev/hda1 /mnt/windows ntfs auto,ro,umask=0222 0 0

then save the file and reboot and check in /mnt/windows to see your files etc

im using mandrake 9.1 and i believe it automatically mounts the windows xp partition. i can navigate it in konqueror but when i try and open for example and mp3, xmms wont play it. any ideas?

ok skyline, thanks, i'll try that later, i have to dash of to work now, thanks.

tim

Hy!

DrOzz, 10x for helping! I get everything, except fot installing the kernel patch.

the command patch -p1 < path/patch_name doesn't work

What should i do?

For Redhat 9.0, it doesn't have NTFS comes with it .. so you need to download the respective module from here:

http://linux-ntfs.sourceforge.net/rpm/redhat9.html

Install it .. and you don't have to worry about patching kernel etc..

and the following how-to should get you running:

http://linux-ntfs.sourceforge.net/rpm/instructions.html

good luck

Is it possible to install linux redhat in an ntfs windoze file system ?
mine is fat32.any possible probs?

wiraone THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
IT works !!!
WUHU!!

Ohh, I just gotta say thanks for this thread. I've been trying to mount my XP partition for months (ever since I set up my dual boot). This thread helped me do it. Thanks!