Le Vendredi 3 Octobre 2003 17:00, Buchan Milne a �crit :
> Andre Lourenco wrote:
> > NOTE: when i plug the device in again, a have to touch
> > /dev/sda1, so that it is detected...
>
> Or just wait a few more seconds.
>
> > IMO supermount should be disabled for usb-storage...
> > An user *must* be able to umount /mnt/removable, and
> > *should* be able to eject it. Note that an user should
> > not be required to call the admin and ask him to
> > remove safely that usb-storage device...
>
> No, what about a hard disk connected via USB, that the user is storing
> data on that must be accessible directly after booting with no
> intervention?
>
> Don't boot with your USB storage device connected ...
>
> Maybe a more intelligent solution is possible, but then it requires
> identification of the device (ie devlabel).
>
> Regards,
> Buchan

Why not just:
- add the user option to the supermount entry in the fstab so that
we can manage the device from the desktop icon
- add an eject option to the icon as well?

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