[arch-general] /etc/fstab :no ext. hdd

Preston C. gprestonc at gmail.com
Sun Mar 29 17:41:54 EDT 2009


> Hi,
>
> On arch, such things as adding external drives to fstab are left up to the
> user :)
>
> Just add a line for it.
>
> /dev/sdb1 /media/externalhd ext3 user 0 0
>
> Of course, change for the actual device name, filesystem, and desired mount
> point. You may also need to change the mount options, but that line works
> for my for my external he on my server.
>
> As for the multiple cdrom entries, the second cdrom is actually your DVD
> drive. (or vice-versa) I believe my laptop with an all in one drive has two
> entries in fstab aswell.
>
Thank you Greg, that clears things up a lot. Will look into it more,
then get back if I have any questions.


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