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How to mount Windows partitions on login

Following the launch of the new Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron, I decided to do a clean install for health reasons. Since my introduction to the GNU / Linux with Ubuntu 6.10, I had only just updated versions. Obviously at the beginning you do not know a lot and sometimes he reaches beyond the mind. Therefore, fingerprints and debris being left for so long of abuse (ja). This time I decided that a fresh install would contribute to the maintenance of my system (note my obsessive traits).

After installation, you have to necessarily go back to "pimp" the Ubuntu to suit your needs. It's like furnishing and decorating the room you will live. So in many cases, one is again faced with some problems solved long ago, but now some options have changed places and others have provided.

So I'll post the tips below are probably known to the old user, but nevertheless may help the novice who just joins this fascinating scene.

This time, I will refer to a couple of modifications to expedite the time it takes to enter the system. The first amendment

aims to reduce the waiting time in the bootloader (GRUB

)
2. . The second change allows
start a user account automatically

, not having to type the username and password each time we enter the operating system.

1. Speeding up the boot loader (GRUB

)

Bootloader (GRUB

) is that we can start one or another operating system installed on our machine. Typically, a menu appears where we go versions of the kernel (kernel ) we have installed Linux with versions of Windows.

When you first install Ubuntu, this menu takes 10 seconds to disappear and start the item is selected. Since we are eager to take our Ubuntu newly installed, try to have the waiting time is less.

Editing the GRUB configuration file

As involves changes alter the GRUB risky to change the configuration file (/ boot / grub / menu.lst) should log in with root privileges (su). For this, open the dialog "Run Application" (Alt-F2) and type

gksu gedit / boot / grub / menu.lst

We ask the root password. After joining we will open a text editor window with the file. Now we can proceed with the issue.

reduce the waiting time You'll notice a line that goes 10 timeout (line 19 aprox.). The number 10 indicates the number of seconds counts down the menu. Typically 10. We will reduce to a reasonable number so as not to wait. Personally I leave in 3 seconds, if you ever wanted to start with another kernel version (kernel ) or with the Windows partition (yes, I admit that I have a Windows partition, but I have not used for months). Hide the menu

Find the line where he says # hiddenmenu

(line 23 aprox.) And uncomment the line, removing the pad or sign cat (#). By doing this, when you boot your machine and not the menu appear but only the countdown. If you want to access the menu you will be prompted to press any key, otherwise remain hidden.

After making the changes you deem appropriate, save your changes. Remember that this configuration file is essential to start the operating system, so any mistake can cost you a headache. Make a backup of the file or keep your Ubuntu disk handy in case of emergency. 2. User login automatically

If we only have one user in our system, can save valuable time skip the input window in which we are asked to enter the username and password.

For this, we

menu System> Adminisitración>

input window. We will open a window where we can modify some aspects of it. For our purposes, we went to the "Security" tab and check the box that says "Enable automatic login." Drop-down list, select the user you want to start our system. Then close the window and the next time you start the system we can enjoy our changes.