LinuxQuestions.org
Download your favorite Linux distribution at LQ ISO.
Home Forums Tutorials Articles Register
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Hardware
User Name
Password
Linux - Hardware This forum is for Hardware issues.
Having trouble installing a piece of hardware? Want to know if that peripheral is compatible with Linux?

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 11-24-2013, 08:21 AM   #1
mitra86
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 15

Rep: Reputation: 0
mount harddisk


Hi, I have a question about mounting. If we don't mount a hard drive, Is it possible that some programs write on that?
 
Old 11-24-2013, 08:58 AM   #2
druuna
LQ Veteran
 
Registered: Sep 2003
Posts: 10,532
Blog Entries: 7

Rep: Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405Reputation: 2405
Yes, that is possible. Not many commands can do this, though.

The dd comes to mind.
 
  


Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
any ideas how to mount a harddisk/stick using mount via BUS METHOD? frenchn00b Linux - General 2 12-10-2009 01:22 PM
the second harddisk is not mount csstudy Linux - General 2 10-08-2005 02:27 AM
Harddisk Mount by itself !..... novkhan Linux - Security 3 09-24-2005 09:45 PM
how to mount a new harddisk kjsubbu Solaris / OpenSolaris 5 11-04-2004 09:45 PM
How to mount second harddisk??? novkhan Linux - Newbie 2 01-26-2004 07:25 PM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Hardware

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:32 PM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration