Kubuntu 8.04 and fstab ???

[ScottyJavea]

I recently installed Kubuntu 8.04 and then the appropriate NTFS handling / viewing / writing bits.
I still could not open my NTFS partitions ... permission denied.
I messed about in System Settings... mount points, etc. and cocked things up
I had backed up my "fstab" and, using the Kubuntu CD, I reverted to the backup fstab.
No joy !. My system would not boot .. it stuck at the local systems point.

"In disgust" , using the Kubuntu CD again, I deleted the entire section in fstab relating to my "non-Kubuntu" partitions and then rebooted.
Voila !. A perfect reboot PLUS I can now access and Read / Write my NTFS partiions.
I looked at the "new" fstab and it still remains the same, i.e. no lines for "loading" the NTFS partitions.

I am not a Linux expert but remain very puzzled as to why the above "positive" thing happened.

I did use Kubuntu Forums as a guide to changing fstab settings using ntfs-3g .. but this did not work.
I am therefore in the happy position of ignoring procedures to get the right result !!

Can anybody explain this

Regards,
ScottyJavea

[Snowhog]

Re: Kubuntu 8.04 and fstab

I 'believe' that Kubuntu 8.04 supports NTFS natively, unlike previous versions.

[ScottyJavea]

Re: Kubuntu 8.04 and fstab

Thank you for your reply.

I have checked out this fact and found that 8.04 does have native support for NTFS partitions.
But, on my install I still had a problem.

Anyway, it is resolved now and I will continue to use 8.04 as it also found my other, 7-years-old, laptop´s USB WiFi card and installed a driver, unlike previous versions.

Full marks for Hardy Heron.

Regards,
ScottyJavea

[Snowhog]

Re: Kubuntu 8.04 and fstab

Happy to hear you are having a good experience. I think you will find the Kubuntu Forums a great resource. Welcome to the family.