howtoforge.com — If you have a dual-boot Windows/Linux system, you probably know this problem: you can access files from your Windows installation while you are in Linux, but not the other way round. This guide shows 3 ways to access your Linux partitions from within Windows: Explore2fs, DiskInternals Linux Reader, and the Ext2 Installable File System for Windows.
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mrselfdestructJan 18, 2008
No need. Both systems can write NTFS.
mweatherJan 18, 2008
Nope, you can use FAT or FAT32.
Closed AccountJan 18, 2008
MWeather: FAT32 isn't an OS independent filesystem. It was designed, to my knowledge, for DOS and as such UNIX-style permissions get completely hosed when you use it for files with anything other than the simplest of permissions. Linux can read it, but it's not independent. I often format USB keys as EXT2 for Linux backup use.
nekoJan 18, 2008
I'd rather not have more Thumbs.db and Thumbs.db:encryptable files crapped over my directories, thanks.
thewindblowsJan 19, 2008
Its mainly windows as windows design does a lot of fragmentation and unsafe mounting (it even screws up its own partitions badly.). Ubuntu's checks are kind of hard core and it likes everything to just be about perfect before attempting to mount.If you plan you set up a Linux / Vista Dual Boot i suggest you use this techinque.ext3 = this will contain GRUB (or w/e bootloader you use) and your linux distroNTFS = VISTAext3 = home directory for linux. (make a directory link named 'home' on the main ext3 and aim it at this Partition)( this is for changing distro's on the fly or upgrading easily with little or no worry of lost data.)Logical --FAT32 = share. (yes linux can write to NTFS but windows might complain about it.)(make a link pointing to it called windows-share on linux same if you want to for windows.)-Linux Swap = obvious. (Its probably safe to use something so Vista can access the swap and use it)
lispmachineJan 19, 2008
Installing Windoze next to your Linux and using it from privileged account is a threat by itself. Additional software does not change anything.
crosscrucialJan 20, 2008
I use the FS-Driver just to map "My Documents" to my "home" ext3 partition. I see no need to mount my root directory in Windows. It's just nice having one place for all your docs/music/pics/etc in one place no matter what OS you're in. Obviously this is the way it's supposed to be, but MS wants you to think you have to use all MS branded software to have interconnectability.