Paul M Foster wrote:
> michael hast wrote:
>
>> Paul M Foster wrote:
>>
>>> michael hast wrote:
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> <snip>
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>> how do I determine what to set up the mount point as? I know that
>> it's not as simple as making something up--or is it? Is there a
>> standard thing that I need to put in there for that purpose?
>>
>
> A mount point has to be a pre-existing directory, preferably with
> nothing in it. According to the latest FHS (filesystem hierarchy
> standard), the /mnt directory should be reserved for temporary mounts,
> especially those which mount and unmount things in the process of
> running or installing. Otherwise, there should be a /media directory
> which will contain mount points for cdrom, floppy, etc. The FHS
> doesn't have much to say about permanent mounts for non-removable
> media (like mounting a filesystem from another drive). In any case,
> you're free to mount where you like. My latest scheme is to make a
> /lan directory, and mount my permanent mounts there. I have three
> mounts on my network that I mount permanently: /lan/lists
> /lan/websites and /lan/backup.
>
And he emerges triumphantly! (mostly.) I did a reinstall of XP on a
much smaller ntfs partition. Then, I sectioned off a larger fat32
partition. At that point, it was pretty simple to get both OS's
rw-ing. That is a pretty sweet setup. It would be a lot better on more
of a computer, but it was a really cool trial-run. Thanks for the help,
everyone! I have another wrinkle on my brain, and another story to tell
the grandkids someday. LOL. Well, I feel like I'm becoming an
accomplished hacker, one little trick at a time. Maybe someday...
-- --Michael Hast (the evyl robot) I'm not picking my nose. I'm pulling things out of it.----------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is provided as an unmoderated internet service by Networked Knowledge Systems (NKS). Views and opinions expressed in messages posted are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NKS or any of its employees.
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