Native NTFS read/write?

[Gibbz]

im trying to use linux more but one of the biggest problems i have it the ability to write to a ntfs partition, i would love it it it came already setup once i have installed ubuntu.

I cant seem to find a way to be able to write to a ntfs partition, is linux unable to support it? If so why?

[zenwhen]

This project can help you achieve what you want:

http://www.jankratochvil.net/project/captive/

It cannot come set up in Ubuntu by default because it makes use of Microsoft's NTFS driver, ntfs.sys, and Microsoft would obliterate Ubuntu's parent company in court if the file was included with an Ubuntu release.

Microsoft will not release the specifications of NTFS, so a trustworthy and fully functional open source alternative cannot currently be developed.

Check out captive and see if it suits your needs.

[Gibbz]

can we get this via apt-get?

or only this site?

if i download the tar.gz is that the correct one to download?

Thanks

[Gibbz]

ok i got it isntalled can i set the permissions in the fstab file instead of mounting manually?

Thanks