Can ubuntu read ntfs?

Ubuntu can certainly read and write files in an NTFS partition. The data partition needs to be mounted. This can be done automatically on bootup by modifying the file system table (/etc/fstab). While I was researching we ran into the inquiry “Does Ubuntu support read and write to NTFS?”. So there is nothing to lose […]

Does ubuntu use systemd?

It’s official: Ubuntu is the latest Linux distribution to switch to systemd. After a civil war in Debian that spawned a fork named Devuan, Ubuntu has now flipped the switch. Ubuntu announced plans to switch to systemd a year ago, so this is no surprise. Systemd replaces Ubuntu’s own Upstart, an init daemon created back […]

Does ubuntu respect privacy?

Ubuntu collects information from your system including hardware and software and sends them to Ubuntu servers. The data includes the information about the packages you have installed, how you are using it, and the applications crash reports. Does Ubuntu respect privacy? Ubuntu’s pretty good for privacy. Unfortunately, Ubuntu has a spotty record when it comes […]