[clug-talk] Flash drive problem

[Gustin Johnson]

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Richard Carter wrote:
> Hi Hendrik,�
> 
> Thanks for the tip.�� I thought the space might be a problem so earlier
> I tried to rename using konqueror but was successful.� Konqueror, in su
> mode, returned "Could not rename file /media/USB DISK."
> 
You have to change the partition label.  For vfat/fat32/fat16 etc. you
need the mtools package.  Do a google search for changing fat32 label
under linux.  There are a number of steps.  Not hard but a little tedious.

Of course, on windows you should be able to rename the label in the disk
management mmc snap in, found in "Computer Management".  I guess this is
kind of tedious too.

Personally, I format my flash drives with ext2 unless they *need*
("need" is a strong word and I did not choose it casually) to be used on
a Windows box.
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