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hailer Joined: May 26, 2008 Posts: 19 Other Topics	Posted May 29, 2008 at 7:08:57 AM Subject: Ntfs partitions Hi i have an ntfs partition which i want mounted automatically on a normal users account as read only. When i login to a users account the partition is not mounted to mount it i have to provide a root password which i dont want to disclose to my friends. How can i make my Ubuntu mount the partition automatically in read only.
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linuxdynasty Joined Aug 07, 2007 Posts: 47 Other Topics	Posted: May 29, 2008 2:04:36 PM Subject: Ntfs partitions Add this to /etc/fstab /dev/sda2 /mnt/Windows ntfs ro 0 2 what the above means... <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass> http://linuxdynasty.org Where IT pros come and share their knowledge..\
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linuxdynasty Joined Aug 07, 2007 Posts: 47 Other Topics	Posted: May 30, 2008 2:06:43 PM Subject: Ntfs partitions Since this is not the first time I have seen a post like this... I decided to create a quick howto on mounting and partitioning http://www.linuxdynasty.org/mounting-and-partioning-howto.html Welcome all comments, also if you feel I should add or change something by all means let me know.. http://linuxdynasty.org Where IT pros come and share their knowledge..\
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