Artistx Distro

[src2206]

Hi
I have tried to use the ARtIStX Distro provided in August Digit DVD, but I could not mount the NTFS volumes.

Is it possible to use the ntfs volumes in Read-Write mode while using this distro in Live CD mode?

Please help

Thank you

[vish786]

what was the command u tried to mount ntfs partition ?
try this,

mount -t ntfs /dev/hdxx /mountpoint

and even if it mount, it works only in read mode.
for write/read mode u should install ntfs-3g.

[QwertyManiac]

Moreover, the distribution should support NTFS read for the above to work.

Edit: Looks like its some sort of a debian variant or something like it, and I've never ever read an installation manual before which had a (long) step of using Apt-Get to install the distro components rather than the DVD, or giving a choice to users Go ahead, NTFS will work fine if you follow the above mentioned solution.

[src2206]

Is it possible to install ntfs -3g without installing the distro?

I tried to double click on the drive icon (sorry, old "win" habits die hard), but is not it same as to type the above command at terminal?

Thanks for your inputs.

[QwertyManiac]

Without installing the distro? When there's no distro, there's no need of an NTFS-3G module, is there? Or maybe you got something wrong there.

Anyway, on a debian system (Your Artistx), just do a:

sudo apt-get install ntfs-3g

Or if available:

sudo apt-get install ntfs-config

And then mount with the command:

mount -t ntfs-3g /dev/hdxx /mountpoint

Or replace all 'ntfs' in the following file with ntfs-3g:

/etc/fstab

[src2206]

What I am really looking for is some thing like Knoppix. If I am not mistaken, you do not need to install Knoppix to access your NTFS partitions, you can do it while using Knoppix like a live CD.

So I thought whether it is possible with ArTIsTx too, as this Distro packs all the sws I need.

Thank for your help.

[QwertyManiac]

Ah ok, I didn't think of a Live-Disc possibility there, am sorry.

But is Artistx a Live CD based distro? Cause its FAQ-Install page suggested else.

It is tedious to create a customized Live CD with your required components but you can Google the same to get a dozen of handy guides. I don't know how to build one or add a software into one personally.

[src2206]

Thank you QM and I really appreciate your continuous effort to help me.

I think I shall use a VirtualBox software as suggested in the July Digit issue.

I shall surely look for a guide and if I shall be succesful I'll PM you.

Thanks again.