USB-Stick

**Minne62** · 02-10-2005

I am new with linux. I want to use a usb-memorystick for datatransfer.But the system doest not recognize the stick.
Has anybody an idea?

**tfk** · 02-10-2005

Commonly, on Fedora, without SCSI devices: Once you plug any usb mass storage in your system, it should be available via /dev/sda or, if it is partitioned, /dev/sdaN (where N is the partition number).
That means, normally you can mount it this way:

Code:

mkdir /mnt/usbstick
mount -t vfat /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbstick

If you are using kernel 2.6 (e.g. FC2, FC3, SuSE 9.1+, or most other recent distros), you can look for the correct sda* in the /dev directory.

Don't forget to

Code:

umount /dev/sda1

it before unplugging.

PS: Here you can find an extended howto for USB flash memory handling with GNU/Linux.

Good Luck,
--LC

**UgoDeschamps** · 02-10-2005

In addition to LC's helpfull link and explanation,
Here's another tutorial that will be of great help as for How to set it up, and on How it actual works.
Dont hesitate to hit us back if more information is required

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