On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 23:07:16 +0100, AG wrote: > Hi List > > In KDE3.5.5, running on Etch whenever I load a USB data stick, it > triggers OpenOffice.org's splash screen and then reports that > media:/sda1 does not exist. > > The same USB stick loads fine and is accessible in Gnome, so it would > seem restricted to KDE and I suspect that somewhere along the line a > file association error has been made. However, going into > KControlCentre/ Components/ File Associations and changing the order of > actions associated with a mounted removable device to "open file", > clicking apply, the system updates its settings. But the problem > persists, and when I go back into KControlCenter, etc. OOo is at the top > of the list of associations again. This is the same regardless of > whether or not I go in via sudo or as a regular user. > > How can I fix this? Any pointers would be gratefully appreciated.
If I remember correctly (I have KDE 4.2 now, so I cannot check anymore), the most important settings are the ones here: K-Menu > Control Center > Peripherals > Storage Media What worked best for me was to configure KDE to initially "Do Nothing" for mounted and unmounted USB sticks; this meant that the devices were only mounted and opened when I clicked their icons on the desktop. (The icons on the desktop can be configured in Control Center > Desktop > Behavior > Device Icons.) If you absolutely cannot fix this behavior then it is advisable to generate a new user and test how KDE reacts to USB devices when you run it as that user; this should help to distinguish a general problem of your system from a misconfiguration tied to your normal user's account. -- Regards, | http://users.icfo.es/Florian.Kulzer Florian | -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
