On March 23, 2006 17:31, ayoub890 wrote: > CJ Kelley wrote: > > */ayoub890 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>/* wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I installed 2006 and I found that the NTFS volume I have was mounted > > automatically. > > > > How safe is that? > > > > Thanx, > > > > Ayoub > > > > ----CJ's Reply---- > > Since NTFS file systems are designed mainly for network computers, > > it should be very safe. Dont worry about hackers or viruses/spyware > > with mandriva as it isnt compatible with the virus code :P > > ----end of reply---- > > Does that mean it would be safe for both reading *and* writing? A while > back it was considered unsafe to write to NTFS.
Writing is still considered experimental (i.e. try it at your own risk) with the regular NTFS support. It's only considered safe that I know of with Captive NTFS. I'm not sure which one 2006 is using by default. -- Ron (ronhd at users dot sourceforge dot net) Opinions expressed here are all mine ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
