How do I use a memory stick or other usb storage device in the lab?
You must log onto a lab workstation and open a terminal window. Insert the usb storage device into the cable which is on the table to the left of the monitor you are working at. In the terminal window, type the command ‘mount /media/usbstor’. This will give you access to the files on the usb device with normal Linux commands like ‘cd’, ‘ls’, etc. using a file name such as /media/usbstor/someFile where someFile is a file stored on the usb storage device. The above command will also allow anyone else logged into the same machine to see any of your files on your usb device. For more security, instead of the above mount command, use the command ‘mountusb’ which will mount your usb device so only you can see and use the contents. When you are finished using your usb storage device, unmount it with the command ‘umount /media/usbstor’ and then remove the device from the cable. Alternately, When you are finished, just remove it from the cable before logging out.
