[H-GEN] kernel recompile (was Mounting Windows XP?)

[Matthew]

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best to read the Kernel-HOWTO available from www.linuxdocs.org
best to read _everything_ since there is a fairly foolproof way to
compile and test a new kernel without corrupting your old one.

Depending on the distro you are using there may be a gui interface to
guide you through the process.


Mat.

theticus at excite.com wrote:

>  Thanks Martin..
> That was quick!
>
> I think I need to compile NTFS support into the kernel...
>
> Coz I get this error message..
> mount: fs type ntfs not supported by kernel
>
> So, how do I re-compile the kernel again... Sorry I'm newbie here :-)
>
> Theticus
>
> --- On Thu 04/04, Martin C wrote:
> >
> > Could your XP be installed on NTFS file system?
> > if so, you'll need to compile NTFS support into the kernel,
> >
> > can you be more specific as to what actually happens when you run
> the
> > command? I think thats the safest bet at this stage.
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Martin.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Majordomo [mailto:majordom at caliburn.humbug.org.au]On Behalf Of
>
> > theticus at excite.com
> > Sent: Thursday, 4 April 2002 11:00 PM
> > To: general at lists.humbug.org.au
> > Subject: [H-GEN] Mounting Windows XP?
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> >
> > Hiya All,
> >
> > I'm trying to mount my Windows XP hard-disk.
> > And for the life of me I couldn't get it. I used to be able to mount
>
> > Win98
> > with no problem.
> >
> > Can you all please help??? What extra swithes do I need to put in
> order
> > to
> > mount this XP volume.
> >
> > I normally use the following;
> >
> > for Win98
> > #mount /dev/hda1 /mnt/c_drive
> >
> > Any help is appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Theticus
> >
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