Installation
- The software is split on 3 parts :
- getdd :
this is the deamon that do scan the state of any usb storage on your
system. You do no have to start or stop it.
- getd-dialog
: You may need this software when making script.
- getd :
the main part that actually allow you to see and configure your usb
storage disk.
- To start handling storage disk, you must have :
- usb storage running, see annexe A
- cryptographic support running, only you plant on using crypted
disk, see annexe B
- getdd,
getd-dialog
and getd
on a directory set on your $PATH env variable, typ. /usr/bin,
/usr/local/bin.
Starting
- Just execute "getd",
from a shell or window manager menu, that's all....
Stopping
- getd actually doesn't close from the classic window button,
clicking this one, getd move to icon state. If you really want to close
getd, go to preference->exit. Keep in mind that all disk would still
be mounted, you will have to umount all of them by hand. see "working with storage disk"
The main window
- Any new devices is automatically attached acording :
- to its own setting, that could include NOT mount it or even
simply forget it, see "setting"
- to the default preferences if this the first time getd see it,
see "configuration"
- Then it's visible on the list with from left to right :
- Its own icon, ( or default icon )
- the state of this disk, see further,
- its name, ( or default name )
- State could be :
Everything fine : no error on what
GETD had to do. This do not include execution of the script
Error : the disk is not a valid
partition, GETD was unable to mount the disk, mount point already in
use, etc...
Waiting : An operation is pending,
like waiting for password of crypted
devices.
- Finally, the op. buttons :
- Umount
: Remember that disk must be umounted before unpluged them. Corrupt
data could happen. See " Working
with storage "
disk
- Setting
: Here you set specific configuration for this device. See " Setting up disk configuration "
- Preferences
: You configure GETD, and set the default values like mount
point. See " Configuring "
- Help
: Well, those pages actually.....
- Close
: Hide the window, if you really want to exit GETD, see " Configuring ", section "Exit GETD".