how to recompile kernel for ntfs read only in Redhat *
 

I have just installed redhat 8 alongside WinXP (ntfs)
when I use the following command,

mount -t ntfs -or /dev/hda1 /mnt/win

I get the message

"ntfs not supported by kernel"

HOW do I recompile my kernel for ntfs read only purposes.

step by step instructions please. NEWBIE here.

No need to recompile the kernel. Use the RPM.
http://linux-ntfs.sourceforge.net/rpm/instructions.html
http://linux-ntfs.sourceforge.net/rpm/downloads.html

you need ot do more than recompile....
redhat 8 is a 2.4 kernel system.

so will either have to patch your kernel, set the ntfs to YES or MODULE then recompile.
or upgrade to a 2.6 kernel, and update module utils to cope with the newer kernel.

or if your lucky, you might be able to find a recompiled ntfs driver RPM for redhat 8.

Thanks Michaelk

that was most helpfull