*easy fix* You can use a knoppix disc. I've always been able to read NTFS files under Knoppix, and since 3.4 I believe the "capture NTFS" utility is available. This uses reverse engineered winbloze .dlls to handle writing to NTFS. In your case I think RH disabled NTFS support by default for legal reasons. If you really want to get NTFS support working on your system and not have to boot into Knoppix to view your pics here's a link that should help: http://www.linux-noob.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t16.html The instructions are pretty straight-forward, so I don't think you'll have any trouble following them. -----Original Message----- From: plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of betty Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2006 2:41 PM To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us Subject: reading ntfs with redhat 9.0 i backed up all my files to an ext hdd last month. the ntfs files from the m$ computer are just my photos. i was hoping to 'read' them with my redhat 9 computer in the mountains over this summer, BUT apparently i need to get a tar.gz file or something for RH to read ntfs. :( is there an easier way to do the same thing? like maybe i should re-save them as fat files or something? thanks -- betty i. www.WebCanine.com research & information for people who care for dogs --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.4/375 - Release Date: 6/25/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.4/375 - Release Date: 6/25/2006 --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss