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O.P. Huh?  Transfer files between linux and Windows XP through dual booting
I'm currently dual booting Linux and Windows XP and I'm wondering whether I can create a folder that is accessible through both OS's. I know I can just simply transfer using a external hard drive and I will resort to that if I can't create a shared folder.
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06-07-2009 07:02 PM
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RE: Transfer files between linux and Windows XP through dual booting
Just mount your NTFS drive into Linux, a quick google search will show you tons of ways to do it.
06-07-2009 07:06 PM
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O.P. RE: Transfer files between linux and Windows XP through dual booting
Will this be a challenging task for a beginner?
06-07-2009 07:22 PM
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RE: Transfer files between linux and Windows XP through dual booting
It's very easy, most guides tell you step by step how to do it exactly.

Debian: http://beginlinux.wordpress.com/2009/03/18/mounti...s-drive-in-debian/
06-07-2009 07:38 PM
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RE: Transfer files between linux and Windows XP through dual booting
lol, I forgot about that.

So yeah, it's up to you Hotdeal, either access your Windows XP drive in Linux, or access your Linux drive in Windows XP, both will accomplish the same thing, but maybe the way nimicitor suggested is easier.
06-07-2009 08:48 PM
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O.P. RE: Transfer files between linux and Windows XP through dual booting
I'm using Ubuntu Jaunting Jackalope 9.04, can I still use the Debian tut?
06-07-2009 10:01 PM
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RE: Transfer files between linux and Windows XP through dual booting
ntfs-3g (the drivers for using NTFS in Linux) come as standard in Jaunty. If you open nautilus (the file manager) you should see your Windows partition/drive in the sidebar. It'll probably be listed as "19.9GB Media" or similar, depending on the size. Just click it (or double click, I forget) to mount it.

You can then move files on and off it just like a normal attached drive.

No need for the debian tutorial. :)
06-09-2009 04:38 PM
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