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    USB support dies on me!

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by kamikazefly, Dec 28, 2007.

  1. kamikazefly

    kamikazefly Notebook Consultant

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    so im using mint. on an IBM x31.
    and the USB has died on me.....ive looked things up...and googled it all up...but nothing has worked or been effective.

    im still getting used to terminal but im great at following instructions.

    ok..when i plug a usb device in. be it external HDD, usb flash drive..anything...it finds it...but it wont mount it.

    any help would muchos appreciated!!
     
    kamikazefly, Dec 28, 2007
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  2. benx009

    benx009 Notebook Evangelist

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    it looks like mint just doesn't want to auto-mount your devices. follow these instructions and see if they'll help you out
     
    benx009, Dec 29, 2007
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