Security concern

[NoOp]

On 06/23/2010 07:33 PM, Ashley Benton wrote:
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> Sorry I didn't try gparted or lshw or similar. The drive was plugged by usb
> for about 2 minutes, I tried to watch in media and my computer when it
> didn't appear by itself. I checked the logs after but there is no entry
> about it. I didn't know the person and couldn't take too much time looking
> at why so to simplify we used a usb key which worked without trouble.
> I'll try gparted and lshw next time it happens. Thanks for the answer
> 
> Meg

Not sure I understand:

"we used a usb key"

meaning, what?

$ lsuusb
$ lsusb -v

Should get you the information necessary to see if the drive is recognized.