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    want to use mtools without sudo

    Hello, how can I use mtools (like mdir, mcopy, mformat, etc) without having to prefix the commands with 'sudo'? I successfully installed the floppy in Kubuntu 8.10 however the previous version of Kubuntu allowed me to use mtools without 'sudo'. It's likely a permission thing but what file? I still use floppy disks to transfer gcode text files to my CNC machines all run by freedos computers. ( OK not the 360K versions)
    One day I will figure out how to enable usb and ethernet with freedos, which will reduce my reliance on floppies but until then it's got to be floppies. Also, floppies do DBAN and other utility programs just fine. Sure they're old but what the heck so am I. My house is old and car's old too - runs great. By golly.
    So please would someone outline the procedure for using mtools without 'sudo'
    cheers,
    Denis

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    Re: want to use mtools without sudo

    If you are able to do the mtools work outside of your user home directory, then you could simply become root with
    Code:
    sudo su
    and do your copying and diskette-making thing at the "#" prompt. Don't forget to exit that mode before you do normal user stuff -- don't do root operations in your user's home folder.

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