[kde-linux] Can't read USB key drives

[Anne Wilson]

On Tuesday 20 January 2009 11:53:28 Philipp Paul wrote:
> I guess Randy is right.
> It seems "user" can't read USB devices, because he might not be in the
> right group.
> Something like "plugdev", "hal", or "usb"
>
> Additionally i guess a:
>
> ls -al /home/user/DataTraveler 2.0
>
> might not bring the desired result, as it states the ownership of the link
> pointing to /media/DataTraveler 2.0.
> Do a:
>
> ls -al /media/DataTraveler 2.0
>
> instead.

No, it is certainly not true that you can't read USB devices as user.  I do it 
all the time.  Perhaps more relevant might be to tell us how the USB drives 
are being mounted.  

Anne
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