How do I permanently mount my 137 GB HD to my Ubuntu 8.04 Desktop Edition on my Dell Precision 450 Workstation?

[Rashkae]

Edgar Sarino wrote:
> Dear ubuntu users,
> 
> I have no problem accessing the boot drive (36 GB HD), but mounting the 137
> GB HD disappears after every shutdown or reboot, and I have to mount it
> again.  How do I do so permanently (I would like to use this HD as a
> programs and data repository).
> 
> Furthermore, when I mount the drive, the only folder available is "Lost and
> Found", which I cannot open, nor can I create any new folders.
> 
> Are the two issues related?
> 
> I am new to Linux and new to Ubuntu, and you folks seem the best to contact
> about issues.
> 
> Your help and advice is appreciated - thanks in advance.
> 
> - nineheadedhydra
> 
> 

The bad news, there's no friendly way to do this.

The good news, you're about to get a hands on linux education.

Before I or others type long instructions, I need to know.  Are you
familiar with using the terminal and editing text configuration files?