I've a little script that properly put an USB device into suspend mode for safe disconnect, those who are brave could try it. It's very simple so you can review it before running it on your system. You should be root or use sudo to run it.
Download URL: http://github.com/liyan/suspend-usb-device/raw/master/suspend-usb-device The GIT repo for developers: http://github.com/liyan/suspend-usb-device/tree/master And my idea on this problem: http://elliotli.blogspot.com/2009/01 /safely-remove-usb-hard-drive-in-linux.html ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- WD My book hard disk is not turned off when unmounting https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/241927 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs