LinuxQuestions.org
Latest LQ Deal: Latest LQ Deals
Home Forums Tutorials Articles Register
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software
User Name
Password
Linux - Software This forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 01-16-2006, 09:33 AM   #1
Adam15906
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Jun 2004
Location: PA,USA
Distribution: Gentoo Linux, FreeBSD(Not Linux, I know).
Posts: 18

Rep: Reputation: 0
Linux NTFS Write Support Now?


I was just wondering did the 2.6 Linux Kernel now get write support for NTFS? I noticed in the NTFS section it says write support new and it doesn't say espirmental any more.
 
Old 01-16-2006, 09:48 AM   #2
istheman5
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Dec 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 15

Rep: Reputation: 0
Looks like it- well partially:
(kernel 2.6.15)
Code:
NTFS write support NTFS_RW

This enables the partial, but safe, write support in the NTFS driver.

The only supported operation is overwriting existing files, without
changing the file length.  No file or directory creation, deletion or
renaming is possible.  Note only non-resident files can be written to
so you may find that some very small files (<500 bytes or so) cannot
be written to.

While we cannot guarantee that it will not damage any data, we have
so far not received a single report where the driver would have
damaged someones data so we assume it is perfectly safe to use.

Note:  While write support is safe in this version (a rewrite from
scratch of the NTFS support), it should be noted that the old NTFS
write support, included in Linux 2.5.10 and before (since 1997),
is not safe.

This is currently useful with TopologiLinux.  TopologiLinux is run
on top of any DOS/Microsoft Windows system without partitioning your
hard disk.  Unlike other Linux distributions TopologiLinux does not
need its own partition.  For more information see
<http://topologi-linux.sourceforge.net/>

It is perfectly safe to say N here.
I don't know how useful it actually is..
 
Old 01-16-2006, 10:06 AM   #3
doralsoral
Member
 
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: raleigh
Distribution: Gentoo 2005.1 x86_64
Posts: 931

Rep: Reputation: 31
i think you can modify existing files but that is the extent. You cant create new files or delete files.
 
  


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
Does Linux support Read-Write in NTFS? hackerarchangel Linux - Newbie 3 09-25-2005 02:31 AM
Is there a knoppix with NTFS write support yet? Thaidog Linux - Newbie 4 12-05-2004 09:03 PM
NTFS write support in LINUX ? Menestrel Linux - Newbie 4 11-20-2004 02:42 AM
So...how are we on NTFS write support now? MadSkillzMan Linux - General 3 07-30-2004 02:38 AM
Linux NTFS Write Support is now avaliable Grim Reaper Linux - Software 7 12-06-2003 08:48 PM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Software

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:25 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