[ubuntu-uk] Changing File/Folder permissions

[Neil Greenwood]

2009/4/28 mac <ammonius.grammaticus at gmx.co.uk>:
> Neil Greenwood wrote:
>> I have a similar issue with my ext3 formatted USB hard disk.
>>
>> When hotplugged, it's owned by root and I cannot create files or
>> directories as my normal user. What do I need to change so that all
>> users can create files/directories in the root when it's plugged in
>> and automounted?
>
> Here's what I do:
>
> (Can't remember if I change the ownership with chown first.  SIAS!)
>
> Mount the drive.  Then
>
> chmod -R +w /media/<drivelabel>
>
> (And if you need to give it a label:
>
> To relabel do
>
> sudo e2label <device> <label>
>
> e.g.
> sudo e2label /dev/sdg1 MyUSB
>
>
> HTH
>
> mac
>

Thanks mac.

I was trying to avoid having to run a command every time I plug the
drive in though.

Cofion/Regards,
Neil.