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Due to previous incidents where mounting local drives in special configurations lead to data corruptions, a new token has been introduced in the kernel parameter "xbmc".
By default XBMC Live does not mount fixed fisks any more; ito run the automount script at boot you need to remove the token "nodiskmount" form the kernel command line.
There are two ways to achieve this:
1. for temporary use: use the grub functionalities and edit the kernel line when booting. The change will be limited to the session only.
2. for permanent use: open the file /boot/grub/menu.lst, remove the token and save the file.
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2009-05-08, 04:34
(This post was last modified: 2009-05-08, 05:01 by Kprojekt.)
I've tested this out on two machines with no luck. Eliminating nodisckmount sends the machine in an infinite loop never loading, the screen just flashes. Strangely enough, the laptop I tested it on went into a fit sending a high pitch sound into the speakers. Sounded like a tea kettle!
Both my test machines have IntelGpu.
EDIT: Works fine!
Ive encountered problems initially but I formatted the USBdrive and did a fresh install.
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l.capriotti Wrote:By default XBMC Live does not mount fixed fisks any more; ito run the automount script at boot you need to remove the token "nodiskmount" form the kernel command line.
Sorry for being a total noob. But I have pretty much zero knowledge when it comes to Linux.
Does that mean that if I use XBMC Live I won't be able to easily access my HDs that are locally installed (all NTFS)? And that if I force mount them I get a good chance of data corruption?
I'm thinking about trying XBMC Live. I really like the windows version, but the lack of GPU assistance is strating to bug me (I don't need it that much for smooth playback, but the possibility of a lower noise non overclocked HTPC really seems great).
Thx.
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miked2024 Wrote:i don't know about "a good chance", but i have been mounting some NTFS formatted drives in my XBMCLive box for a month or two now without problem. these used to be in my windows box and when it died, i moved them into the xbmc box since they only store my movies. also, i don't export them to the network.
-miked
Thx a lot for your reply. I fell like trying it now.
But could anyone elaborate a bit better on what are those data corruptions? Can they lead to full HD data failure?
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i don't see this using xbmc on minimal ubuntu install. nothing about mounting, now, that said i had no issues doing this with the live version. this is the new beta 1 btw, i have a feeling it should be something else in grub now?