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The user agent will then either ask the user what to do, or run an action previously chosen by the user.
If the device is to be mounted, the user agent will run a suid script to add an entry to fstab, and then mount the drive in ~/Devices/<devicename>.
The user agent will then either ask the user what to do, or run an action previously chosen by the user. If the device is to be mounted, the user agent will run a suid script to add an entry to fstab, and then mount the drive under ~/Devices/<devicename>.
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If you're a security expert, you're probably freaking out by now. Included in the zip file is a SECURITY file, detailing the risks associated with running DrivePlugger, as well as what I've done to reduce them. If you're a security expert, you're probably freaking out by now. Included in the package is a SECURITY file, detailing the risks associated with running DrivePlugger, as well as what I've done to reduce them.

=== Download ===
Latest:

attachment:driveplugger-9-10-2006.tar.gz

Previous:

attachment:driveplugger-8-17-2006.tar.gz

=== Change Log ===
9-10-2006
 * Events for devices listed in fstab will no longer be passed on to driveplugger (not counting lines added by driveplugger, of course).
 * This keeps driveplugger from offering to mount your root partition in case of a hotplug system reset (such as when waking up after hibernation).
 * When a new device is detected, the 'cancel' button on the popup now prevents driveplugger from taking any action on the device.
 * Previously, cancel would accept default settings for the device, and then take the default actions.

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Author: ["Calin"]

Language: Perl

Platform: Linux


DrivePlugger is yet another attempt to make removable media more comfortable on a linux desktop.

I think I've succeeded, but you can judge for yourself.

How it Works

DrivePlugger uses the linux hotplug mechanism to pass information about plug/unplug events (and a secure tag) on to the user agent.

The user agent will then either ask the user what to do, or run an action previously chosen by the user. If the device is to be mounted, the user agent will run a suid script to add an entry to fstab, and then mount the drive under ~/Devices/<devicename>.

Through a tray icon, you can easily change user preferences and device settings, as well as unmount media or see (and kill) processes locking the media.

If you're a security expert, you're probably freaking out by now. Included in the package is a SECURITY file, detailing the risks associated with running DrivePlugger, as well as what I've done to reduce them.

Download

Latest:

attachment:driveplugger-9-10-2006.tar.gz

Previous:

attachment:driveplugger-8-17-2006.tar.gz

Change Log

9-10-2006

  • Events for devices listed in fstab will no longer be passed on to driveplugger (not counting lines added by driveplugger, of course).
  • This keeps driveplugger from offering to mount your root partition in case of a hotplug system reset (such as when waking up after hibernation).
  • When a new device is detected, the 'cancel' button on the popup now prevents driveplugger from taking any action on the device.
  • Previously, cancel would accept default settings for the device, and then take the default actions.


CategoryProjects CategoryComputers

DrivePlugger (last edited 2008-06-08 02:11:13 by calin)