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system administrator : LICENSE : gnu general public license (gpl)
OPERATING SYSTEM : POSIX
Linux : PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE : c++
C : USER INTERFACE : console
LATEST VERSION : 2.6.26.2

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After rebooting a Linux 4 system, we are now seeing the following error message on the screen:

ext2fs partition type 0x83. ....
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Mount a linux drive on XP and Vice Versa?

I am using two o/s ( Xp Sp 2 and Ubuntu 5.04) on different drives. The issue is that when am using one, i cant see the other drive.

I use linux to surf the net because i understand that its not easily attacked by virus but after i have downloaded some notes and programs i'd like to turn back Xp to access those programs reason being am comfortable using XP which is where the problem arises.

As a result, I am forced to dowload them to flashdisk so that I can access them from there. Would appreciate any help because this is a tiring process i have to undergo everyday.

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