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xfce:thunar:unix-filesystem [2018/09/05 22:18] – [Gnome virtual file system] alexxconsxfce:thunar:unix-filesystem [2018/09/06 09:44] – [Remote File Systems] alexxcons
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 !As mentioned earlier, (most) devices are also accessed through the file system. These special device files are usually located in the ''/dev'' folder. For example the special file ''/dev/hda'' represents the first IDE disk on a Linux system.  !As mentioned earlier, (most) devices are also accessed through the file system. These special device files are usually located in the ''/dev'' folder. For example the special file ''/dev/hda'' represents the first IDE disk on a Linux system. 
  
-===== Gnome virtual file system  ===== 
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-Some thunar features, like support for trash, removable media and remote file systems will only work if the [[https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/gvfs|gvfs]] packages "gvfs-backends" and "gvfs-fuse" are installed ( naming may vary for different distributions ) 
  
 ===== Gnome virtual file system  ===== ===== Gnome virtual file system  =====
 +Some thunar features, like **support for trash**, **removable media** and **remote file systems** only can be used if the [[https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/gvfs|gvfs]] packages provided by your distribution are installed
  
-Some thunar features, like support for trash, removable media and remote file systems only can be used if the [[https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/gvfs|gvfs]] packages provided by your linux distribution.+E.gFor debian and derivates the packages "gvfs-backends" and "gvfs-fuse" are required.
  
-E.g. For debian and derivates "gvfs-backends" and "gvfs-fuse" are required. +Dependent on which gvfs-backends you want to use, further packages will need to be installed.
-In addition to the local filesystem thunar is able to display content of remote filesystems via different remote protocols.+
  
-First make sure you installed the relevant [[https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/gvfs|gvfs]] packages provided by your linux distribution.+Best check the [[https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/gvfs/backends|gvfs-backends documentation]] for details.
  
-E.g. For debian and derivates "gvfs-backends" and "gvfs-fuse" are required.+=== Remote File Systems  ===
  
-Here some example locations to enter into the location selector:+In addition to the local filesystem thunar is able to display content of remote filesystems via different remote protocols.
  
-**Via Secure file transfer program**+Here some example locations to enter into the location selector. Please check the  [[https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/gvfs|gvfs documentation]] for a complete list. 
 + 
 +== Access via Secure file transfer program ==
   sftp://johndoe@myRemoteHost/home/johndoe   sftp://johndoe@myRemoteHost/home/johndoe
  
-**Access to Windows file systems via Samba**+ 
 +== Access to Windows file systems via Samba ==
   smb://myRemoteHost/johndoe   smb://myRemoteHost/johndoe
  
-**Access to Apple file systems via Apple Filing Protocol**+== Access to Apple file systems via Apple Filing Protocol ==
   afp://myRemoteHost/johndoe   afp://myRemoteHost/johndoe
  
 <note tip>If you want to permanently store passphrases of remote filesystem locations, you have to install the [[https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Projects/GnomeKeyring?action=show&redirect=GnomeKeyring|GNOME Keyring]] package provided by your linux distribution.</note> <note tip>If you want to permanently store passphrases of remote filesystem locations, you have to install the [[https://wiki.gnome.org/action/show/Projects/GnomeKeyring?action=show&redirect=GnomeKeyring|GNOME Keyring]] package provided by your linux distribution.</note>