Read/write NTFS from Ubuntu

[David B Teague]

Jonathan Hirschman wrote:
> 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?
>>     
> You may have been "writing" to a unionfs mount in Knoppix where the the 
> NTFS file system was actually read-only - you'd need to boot Knoppix and 
> take a look at what the actual mount parameters are. It is possible that 
> it is true read-write, but I'd doubt it.
>
> At any rate, ntfs-3g (http://www.ntfs-3g.org/) is IMO the best way to 
> deal with NTFS volumes, and it the most compatible way to go. You can 
> install it via apt-get. I suggest that you read the FAQ stuff on the 
> project website.
>
> jh
This is a dim memory, but I recall with Knoppix I effected changes in 
the disk that were retained when I rebooted XP. I'll do some 
experimenting with another machine after the press of end of semester 
playing abates ....

David