Read/write NTFS from Ubuntu

[Jason E. Dorfler]

David B Teague wrote:
> I can boot a Knoppix CD then read NTFS file systems directly//. I think 
> I  recall having actually written to an NTFS file system as well, and  I 
> believe this is to be possible with Ubuntu is dual booted with XP. Can 
> someone confirm this, please?
> 
> If I must first install a driver or a package , what driver or package?
> 
> I would be happy to have a reference to the "Fine Manual" or "HOW TO" I 
> should have read but do not know where it is.
> 
> Warmest Regards
> David Teague
> Double Bass in Fifths Tuning
> 
> 
So far I'm able to do it right out of the box since I have started using 
Ubuntu 7.10.  I have both my WinXP Thunderbird and Ubuntu Thunderbird 
look at the same folders on an NTFS partition.  This way I don't have to 
download my email twice, or have problems if I wish to play with my 
Linux partition.
-- 
Jason E. Dorfler

MS WinXP Pro sp2         / Ubuntu 8.04 Beta
Thunderbird 2.0.0.12     / 2.0.0.12
Firefox 2.0.0.13         / 3.0 b5
Open Office.org 2.4    / 2.4