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How to format a USB storage no detected in Ubuntu?
I have a memory stick that is not mounted in Ubuntu and it doesnt works in Windows.
I can check is connected using
Bus 003 Device 011: ID 05e3:0727 Genesys Logic, Inc. microSD Reader/Writer
But I ...
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How to check how many External Hard Drives are connected to Linux Server
Is there a way to distinguish between the Internal Hard drives and External Hard drives.
Actually i need to see how many External hardrives do we have and to which server are they connected .
This ...
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Live USB: how to access USB drive that linux booted from
Can't find it in /media or /mnt.
What I want:
live distro so I have guarantee it won't break and will boot/work every single time
have access to directory on that USB drive for storage purposes, ...
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Make `locate` able to search files on external HDD
If I understand correctly, the database locate relies on is just for files on partitions of internal HDDs. I wonder if it is possible to use locate on external HDDs?
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How to mount removable media in /media/<LABEL> automatically when inserted, without any desktop environment?
I have a Debian sid system (Wheezy), without any desktop environment (and no Xorg at all).
I can mount my SD-cards, USB sticks, external HDD by label into a specified directory in /media/ manually ...
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How to properly unplug/plug removable LVM2 device?
How to properly unplug (remove) and later plug (insert) removable (hot-plug, usb etc) storage device with LVM2 on it ?
I've found this note
Remove (unplug, eject):
lvchange -an ...
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(audio) Files transferred to Motorola Milestone does not stay there
I'm using gpodder to manage podcast on Ubuntu machine (thinkpad laptop). When I transfer files to the phone I see the files on the phone sd card via ubuntu file manager, however, when I disconnect the ...
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Linux on pendrive? Which distro to use?
Terms regarding the OS:
Must be installed on pendrive
It must contain software for office use
Need to save files, GUI settings on it (auto)
So I'm not searching for a LiveCD.
What could be the ...
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How do I change permissions on an external hard drive in Arch Linux?
Permissions to my portable hard drive on Arch is read-only and it seems I can't change it- when I change it from the GUI it takes no effect. So, how can I change it through the terminal?
Is there ...
