https://mrtomlinux.org/tags/udev/ Recent content in Udev on Linux Café Hugo en Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:51:43 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-06-12-taming-the-chaos-of-removable-device-mounting/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:51:43 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-06-12-taming-the-chaos-of-removable-device-mounting/ <h2 id="introduction-to-removable-device-mounting">Introduction to Removable Device Mounting</h2> <p>I&rsquo;ve seen this go wrong when dealing with multiple removable devices and various file systems - it can get chaotic. As a Linux user, you&rsquo;re likely familiar with the convenience of removable devices like USB drives and SD cards. To manage these devices effectively, you need to understand how <code>udev</code> and <code>systemd</code> work together.</p> <h2 id="understanding-udev-and-systemd">Understanding udev and systemd</h2> <p>The real trick is to grasp the roles of <code>udev</code> and <code>systemd</code>. <code>udev</code> handles device events, such as device insertion and removal, while <code>systemd</code> manages system services and devices. When a removable device is inserted, <code>udev</code> generates an event, which is then handled by <code>systemd</code>. By default, <code>systemd</code> mounts removable devices under the <code>/media</code> directory. You can verify the current mount points using the <code>findmnt</code> command:</p> https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-05-16-taming-the-chaos-of-external-drives-on-deskto/ Sat, 16 May 2026 08:15:18 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-05-16-taming-the-chaos-of-external-drives-on-deskto/ <h2 id="introduction-to-external-drive-management">Introduction to External Drive Management</h2> <p>I&rsquo;ve been using Linux for years, and one thing that&rsquo;s always been a bit of a pain is managing external drives. Whether it&rsquo;s a USB flash drive, an external hard drive, or an SSD, keeping track of these devices can be a chore. I&rsquo;ve seen this go wrong when you&rsquo;ve got multiple drives connected and you&rsquo;re not sure which one is which. In practice, this can lead to a lot of confusion and wasted time. That&rsquo;s why I&rsquo;ve started using udev rules and automounting to manage my external drives.</p>