Ubuntu can't mount my external harddrive


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When I plug my external harddrive (USB) I get a error from ubuntu. The harddrive worked fine on Windows XP Pro SP3.

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I do see the harddisc in Places, but when I double click it, I have the same error...

And I just found another problem. How do you install downloaded programs? I've downloaded a flash plug-in (.tar.gz) and I just can't install it...

Thanks! :)

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The drive formated in NTFS is currently locked. Do what the warning says, boot back into windows and use the "Safely Remove Hardware option" before unplugging the drive.

A .tar.gz file is a compressed file (just like a .zip file), you have to extract it first, right-click on the file and choose to extract it. Then, to install the program read the "README" or "INSTALL" file that comes with the program, it explains how to do it.

If you are using Ubuntu the best way to install programs (flash plugin included) is by using a package manager called synaptic. There you can find tons of programs all available for a free and easy install with a simple click. :)

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Thanks for the quick reply!

My harddrive is now working fine. But I don't get the "synaptic" thing. When I go to "Add/Remove App's" I can see synaptic is already checked. So I assume I allready have it... But now, how do I use it?

Thanks again,

a Linux noob

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From the GNOME top menu System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager

or

Open a terminal, GNOME top menu Applications > Accessories > Terminal and type:

sudo synaptic

the sudo part is used so that synaptic can run with admin permissions.

The "Add/Remove Apps" is a more simple way of installing/removing applications.

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If I remember correctly, you shouldn't need to seperately download and install Flash. When you visit a site that uses it, Firefox will tell you so, and offer to install it for you.

But failing that, use Synaptic to install it instead.

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