Vector Linux and FAT32 access?

[Zylstra]

How can I access my FAT32 formatted drives and devices?
I would like to access my floppy disks and FlashDisk when they are in a FAT32 format. How can I do this? .

I would like to do this so I can backup my Vector Linux files, and then reinstall Vector Linux

Yes, I did search Google. Nothing came up besides the error "XP Cant access FAT32 drives?"

[GX1_Man]

Vector can read and write FAT32. It can read NTFS. Writing NTFS is still relatively new for Linux. Microsoft doesn't give this information away.

[Zylstra]

I also have Knoppix Linux (for CD) and it can read my FAT32 partitions... how is it doing that?

[Rob Pomeroy]

FAT16 and FAT32 support have been in the Linux kernel for a longo time.  What's the problem?

[Zylstra]

Its just not reading my FAT32 devices and drives at all

I don't know how to troubleshoot this one

[Rob Pomeroy]

At what point is it not reading?  At installation?  Or when you try to mount them?  What error messages are you seeing?  Have you checked the logs?

[Zylstra]

(Virginia from that old coffee shop, a translation)
So anyways, I commands to my Linux: Go into FileManager
and then I commands: Mount USBDEV01 (or whatever it was)
and then it says to me: Could not mount (and then the device)

It just doesnt. It says it cant mount it, and I am 100% positive its because it cant read the format.
It cant read my hard drive (the Windows partitions) either.


That's all I can tell you this week. I can give you an exact message in a week.

I'm not a real Linux fan, but it does definitely have some better points. But some points are sharp!  

[Rob Pomeroy]

(Virginia from that old coffee shop, a translation)

Say what?

Mark might be able to help you re USB devices - not something I've tried much; there generally isn't the need with servers.  Have you had a look to see if you need drivers for yor specific external device?  Usually googling the name of the device + "Linux" turns up what you need.

[Zylstra]

(Virginia from that old coffee shop, a translation)

Say what?

Its one of my boring jokes that doesnt make sense because it was either written at the time I woke up, or I was getting tired...
Actually, both (just waking and getting tired) drastically effect my performance in memory and typing. As well as fast reactions.
(turning into a blah sound in the background, and now my usual ..........)........ (another one of my boring jokes)

Mark might be able to help you re USB devices - not something I've tried much; there generally isn't the need with servers.  Have you had a look to see if you need drivers for yor specific external device?  Usually googling the name of the device + "Linux" turns up what you need.

OK. So I will search for USB Imation Linux Flash Drive Drivers then.

[GX1_Man]

Some USB drives have trouble with Linux die to their design (like a WinModem). I don't know why as I haven't researched it. Most pen drives have NO problems. USB support has been in the kernel for some time.