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Old 03-01-2006, 07:21 AM   #1
naiklokesh
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removeing usb drive


How can i safely remove an usb drive??do i need to unmount it?
how can i unmount it.i dont get the option when i right click on drive..
 
Old 03-01-2006, 07:53 AM   #2
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umount <path_to_USBdisk>

eg. umount /media/USBdisk
 
  


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