Linux Xubuntu security issue

Im running Xubuntu live to see how it works but i can read my had drives contents.
Do i need to install it to access the data?
The system tools say all partitions are in acessable.

 

Are they ntfs?
Have you tried unsing the cli to get them to mount ie sudo mount /dev/hda1 ?

 

there all linux native partitios(ext3) i think.
No i didn't (im such a noob)

 

If you mount them (regardless of the fact that it's an installed version or a live cd) you can acces the data. However, ntfs writing is quite flacky, so I don't recommend writing to those, reading is fine tough. If they are linux partitions (ext2-3, Reiser,...) don't worry, they will be fully usable (same goes for FAT partitions).

 

Its just one of the 2 important partitions showed up under /
But it had 0 bytes which i found is down to not being mounted but the other didn't.
if i access the command and issue the

Code:

mount /hda /mnt/music

it will work?

 

If it's the first drive on the master cable then it'll be /dev/hda.

 

yeh i couldn't rember where it was stored (momentary memory loss)

Whats the difference between sudo mount and mount?

 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ive installed xubuntu (xfce) reboted and lost all the pannels
heeeeeeeelllllllllllllpppppppp

 

Grr i hate this ubuntu crap every thing is locked.
How do i get to root access to fix this all properly?

 

Code:

Sudo mount 

uses the mount command as superuser(root);

Code:

mount

uses mount as the user logged in Since mounting and unmounting is a root only job, you'll need to be root to execute the command, or use sudo.

You just encountered the problem that made me ditch every flavour op Ubuntu... No root by default. It's "easily" circumvented:

Code:

sudo su
passwd

Then you'll have a "root account". You can then later on switch to root by issuing a

Code:

su -

 

Ive been trying Xubuntu (xfce) and noting works, the pannels are borked so setting can't be set the "launcher" has vanished owner ship is borked, in fact to summ it all the whole thing is borked.
I wanted xfce for a fast system coupled with a mac os like dock.

 

You could try Xubuntu's parent, Debain.

I've just done a lightweight instal on an older PC

Download and burn the net install cd for your architecture

boot and starting installing

Deselect the "Desktop environment" option at the appropriate page

reboot

login as root

Code:

aptitude install xorg gdm xfce4

I installed xorg, xdm and fluxbox because even xfce4 is a bit OTT for this PC

Then start your GUI,

Code:

/etc/init.d/gdm start

 

Yeah, go Debian, or even better, Gentoo... If you want fast, a Gentoo/fluxbox combo is your friend... For a bit more ease (altough don't overrate Gentoo's difficulty once it's running) go Debian.

Ubuntu is a good starters distro, but once you have more specific needs/wishes it quickly becomes like Windows in my experience...

 

All i want is the basics
dvd,
mp3
tv playback
will Ubuntu
fast xfce.

 

I'd recommend a fresh install, that usually solves a lot of problems...

Myth will give you 3/5 of your wishes, and the other 2 Xubuntu takes care of Just don't overestimate the "speed" factor... It will be faster, but don't think load times will go /2 or /3 compared to Gnome or KDE...

 

*~£$ me ubuntu is crap i cant even get the stupid installer working,
WTF did they put the installer inside the live distro.

 

If the live CD isn't working, try the alternate install CD.

 

doh thats the problem then, i downloaded the wrong iso
installing xubuntu at the mo and se how that goes again.
WTF does is firefox running in the background.

 

OK man now im on the right track.
It seams all the issues ive been having is due to the cack handed method that the permissions are set.
FYI be warned if you want to try Xubuntu and other flavours be prepared for a looooooooooong struggle.

 

Tbh, I think you've just had bad luck. It is, generally, one of the easiest Linux distros to install/use (although I think the new LiveCD method is terrible). Just every so often, some people get bad luck.