mounting ntfs in fstab

[Garuda]

hi all,

i've tried to mount ntfs file system in fstab, but i'don't understand how..

can you help me?

normally in console i've used mount_ntfs command, it works.. can I load ntfs partition on startup?

regards,
G.

[TerryP]

add line like this
/dev/ad0sX /mnt/ad0sX ntfs ro 0 0

Replace ad0sX with the name of the partition. I'm not sure about the dump/pass numbers but thats whats great about a forum. Some one anwsers half right, some body else corrects quickly :-)

sh -n /etc/fstab

may be able to check for typo's I'm not sure.

You might want to wait to see if any one else replies before doing this.

I do not use Windows any more and have not actually had the issue but it may be worth a look at /boot/defaults/loader.conf
Actually, here is what the section looks like:

##############################################################
###  Filesystem and related modules  #########################
##############################################################

# Filesystems

cd9660_load="NO"		# ISO 9660 filesystem
coda_load="NO"			# CODA filesystem
fdescfs_load="NO"		# Filedescriptors filesystem
linprocfs_load="NO"		# Linux compatibility process filesystem
msdosfs_load="NO"		# FAT-12/16/32
nfsclient_load="NO"		# NFS client
nfsserver_load="NO"		# NFS server
ntfs_load="NO"			# NTFS
nullfs_load="NO"		# Null filesystem
portalfs_load="NO"		# Portal filesystem
procfs_load="NO"		# Process filesystem
#umapfs_load="NO"		# User-id map filesystem
unionfs_load="NO"		# Union filesystem

Notice about half way down, just after NFS server. That can be changed to ntfs_load="YES" Basicly, this is read at boot time and loads as appropriate. Remember, this is just a suggestion and use if you want to, not because I said. :shock: I do not mind if I screw up, because I learn that way. Good luck.
Edit: You have to use a terminal with su in order to edit this. IE: edit /boot/defaults/loader.conf or you can try kedit or kate instead of edit, if you have them installed.

hi all,

i've tried to mount ntfs file system in fstab, but i'don't understand how..

can you help me?

normally in console i've used mount_ntfs command, it works.. can I load ntfs partition on startup?

regards,
G.

[TerryP]

DO NOT edit any files in /boot/defaults or any other "defaults" directories !!!

These files contain the defaults for the system and ya don't want to edit them. The file /boot/loader.conf overrides any thing in the defaults file, place your edits THERE.

The kernel should have support for ntfs file systems built in, if not you can load the module manually and check.

DO NOT edit any files in /boot/defaults or any other "defaults" directories !!!

These files contain the defaults for the system and ya don't want to edit them. The file /boot/loader.conf overrides any thing in the defaults file, place your edits THERE.

The kernel should have support for ntfs file systems built in, if not you can load the module manually and check.

You may be correct and I may just do that from now on but still have not had an issue with the exception of a type-o I made. Also, I may like my defaults to contain things for my particular setup that were not originally. Thanks for the info.

[TerryP]

After spending a little to much time around OpenBSD man pages e.t.c. a few weeks back I think the idea of a defaults directory and an override is:

Defaults is the basic settings for the system
local overide files are changed for local changes making it easy to figure out what the frig you did over the base and prossibly make upgrades easier e.t.c.

After spending a little to much time around OpenBSD man pages e.t.c. a few weeks back I think the idea of a defaults directory and an override is:

Defaults is the basic settings for the system
local overide files are changed for local changes making it easy to figure out what the frig you did over the base and prossibly make upgrades easier e.t.c.

I started to do it because ath was not even an entry. Personally, I think it should be, considering it's wide use. If you disagree, that is ok by me. I will still make the manual entry. Besides, would'nt it carry through with an upgrade. That may be questionable, as I have seen several systems either carry it or dump it and have to reconfigure. But really, I beleive it does no harm for someone to choose a few defaults for their system. Maybe I am wrong but that is my opinion. No Mass. 8)

[TerryP]

Isn't the idea of the overriding files to do that ?

Isn't the idea of the overriding files to do that ?

Sure, but having your own system default, specific to your setup, in my opinion, is a plus. Again, as I told that guy, do this because you feel you want to, not because I said. It is just my preference and I stand by it.

[TerryP]

The question is has the person been able to mount his/her partition ^_^