HELP! can't access USB hard drive

From: Jeff Seale (jseale18_at_insightbb.com)
Date: 07/09/05

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    I'm running Mandriva Limited Edition 2005. It sees my USB hard drive but
    won't let me view its contents. I've tried changing its permissions under
    my root account but to no avail. What gives?

    Jeff
    Linux newbie in Louisville, KY

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