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List:       kfm-devel
Subject:    FW: Re[6]: VFAT partitions in KFM cause lockup if actual partitio
From:       David Faure <David.Faure () cramersystems ! com>
Date:       2000-01-10 9:29:03
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Ok, as expected, the "conv=auto" flag was the reason for kfm
hanging on VFAT partitions - at least for this user.

> David Faure wrote:
> 
> > > David Faure wrote:
> > >
> > > > Do you have an option such as conv=text or conv=auto in fstab ?
> > > >
> > >
> > > Yes, conv=auto is set on all my dos drives on all systems.
> > >
> > > Rip
> >
> > Ah ah... This is most probably the problem.
> > Please try without this option.
> >
> > BTW don't you have problems with other files, using conv=auto ?
> >
> 
> Hi David,
> 
> I tried taking that out yesterday after you asked about it. That does
> solve the problem.
> 
> I had not noticed any problems with other files with conv=auto. It was
> on so that text files would look right in either operating system, but I
> seldom use the Win98 on these machines anymore so that is not an issue.
> I can always use the conversion tools when I do need to work across
> platforms.
> 
> Thanks for clearing that up. I do like being able to tell when the
> partitions are mounted by having a different folder color.
> 
> Rip

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