Re: CompactFlash memory module

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> I am using the CF expansion pack (the one where the CF just plugs into
> the unit with out the pcmcia adapter). But to be sure that everything is
> there I have install the pcmcia packages.

OK sounds good...

> From the differents post, it seems to be that vfat is a better format.
> So instead of mkfs, I am trying to use mkdosfs (mkfs.msdos install with the
> dosfstools pakage).
> I still can not get it work
> As the 64MB CF memory module is brand new (out of the box), what is the
> procedure ?
> 1. Plug the pc-card expansion pack inthe ipaq
> 2. Plug the CF memory module in it
> 3. type mk............
> 4. do ............

OK try this mkfs -t vfat /dev/hda1

then after formating mount it somewhere with

mount -t vfat /dev/hda1 /mnt

This will mount the CF disk on /mnt just change /mnt to some other directory
you want it mounted on like /usr/local

Hope it works this time.
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Jonathan Gill
Techology Architect
SecureCiRT
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Received on Fri Aug 24 06:39:19 2001