USB memory sticks get mounted as read only

[Ken McLennan]

> Have you guys tried this:
>
> http://linuxblog.pansapiens.com/2007/10/22/mounting-usb-key-in-ubuntu-gutsy-710-the-usefree-error/
>
> (brought to this list's attention in a recent thread--search for
> 'usefree'). Worked for me.
>   

    Unfortunately it didn't work for me and I've not found any other 
suggestions to remedy the problem. I've tried shifting the "usefree" up 
& down in the order of options, but without success. If anyone has any 
other suggestions I'd be happy to hear them.

Ken McLennan
Qld, Australia