Mount my device at point sdb1

usb-storage: device found at 4
usb-storage: waiting for device to settle before scanning
scsi 2:0:0:0: Direct-Access mStream CardReader 1.0 PQ: 0 ANSI: 0
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] 2012160 512-byte hardware sectors (1030 MB)
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Write Protect is off
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Mode Sense: 1b 00 00 00
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Assuming drive cache: write through
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] 2012160 512-byte hardware sectors (1030 MB)
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Write Protect is off
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Mode Sense: 1b 00 00 00
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Assuming drive cache: write through
sdb: sdb1
sd 2:0:0:0: [sdb] Attached SCSI removable disk
sd 2:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg3 type 0
usb-storage: device scan complete
kyle@linux-cozi:~> mount -t /dev/sdb1
mount: can’t find sdb1 in /etc/fstab or /etc/mtab

Hi
You need to tell /dev/sdb1 where to mount hence the error

eg


mount -t /dev/sdb1 ~/<some_directory>
or
mount -t /dev/sdb1 /tmp/<some_directory>


Cheers Malcolm °¿° (Linux Counter #276890)
openSUSE 11.0 x86 Kernel 2.6.25.11-0.1-default
up 0:28, 1 user, load average: 0.56, 0.45, 0.28
GPU GeForce 6600 TE/6200 TE - Driver Version: 173.14.12

linux-cozi:/home/kyle # mount /dev/sdb1 Desktop
mount: you must specify the filesystem type

Hi
I wouldn’t mount it to your desktop…
If you create a folder under media, it should appear on your Desktop.


mkdir /media/usbdisk1
mount /dev/sdb1 /media/usbdisk1
mkdir /media/usbdisk1/kyles_disk
chown kyle:users /media/usbdisk1/kyles_disk

Now the extra subdirectory will give you the ability to read and write
to it. kyles_disk is an example you can use anything you want :slight_smile:


Cheers Malcolm °¿° (Linux Counter #276890)
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up 8:24, 1 user, load average: 0.18, 0.33, 0.20
GPU GeForce 6600 TE/6200 TE - Driver Version: 173.14.12

Hi,

kyle@linux-cozi:~> su
Password:
linux-cozi:/home/kyle # mkdir /media/usbdisk1
mkdir: cannot create directory /media/usbdisk1': File exists linux-cozi:/home/kyle # mount /dev/sdb1 /media/usbdisk1 mount: special device /dev/sdb1 does not exist linux-cozi:/home/kyle # mkdir /media/usbdisk1/kyles_disk mkdir: cannot create directory /media/usbdisk1/kyles_disk’: File exists
linux-cozi:/home/kyle # chown kyle:users /media/usbdisk1/kyles_disk
linux-cozi:/home/kyle #

Second attempt at the Gnome terminal

kyle@linux-cozi:~> su
Password:
linux-cozi:/home/kyle # mount /dev/sdb1 /media/usbdisk1
mount: /dev/sdb1 is not a block device
linux-cozi:/home/kyle #


Before I read your response to my post, I typed in the code # mount -t vfat /dev/sdb1/ Desktop. Restarted the computer and the usb device was listed as a SCSI Drive in kyle’s home > computer. After I turned off/on the device it was listed as a USB Drive.

Hi
So it’s showing up ok in the “Computer” list, but you are expecting it
to also appear on the Desktop?


Cheers Malcolm °¿° (Linux Counter #276890)
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I wish it would show up on the desktop like an Ipod and be accessible.

The steps I take to connect the device

1.I plug in my palm TX, and it instantly gets the charging ability 2.I go to “Computer” list
3.I run the card reader application that allows me to read/write.
4.After a few seconds of reading… the USB Drive appears, but I get unable to mount when I double-click on it.
5. I open up a Gnome terminal, and type

kyle@linux-cozi:~> su
Password:
linux-cozi:/home/kyle # mount /dev/sdb1 /media/usbdisk1
mount: /dev/sdb1 is not a block device
linux-cozi:/home/kyle #

The 1GB SD card on my palm TX is made by PNY, and I’m almost positive its vfat.

Can’t seem to find the edit post here on a Windblows machine, but anyway…

Thanks, this is Solved with your help. The code below allows me to see the card on the desktop.

Code

mount -t vfat /dev/sdb1 /media/usbdisk1

Code