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[[Wikipedia:GVFS|GVFS]] is the virtual filesystem for the GNOME desktop, which allows mounting local and remote filesystems as a user along with trash support. It is also used by file managers like [[Thunar]]. | [[Wikipedia:GVFS|GVFS]] is the virtual filesystem for the GNOME desktop, which allows mounting local and remote filesystems as a user along with trash support. It is also used by file managers like [[Thunar]]. | ||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
− | The {{Pkg|gvfs}} package needs to be [[pacman|installed]], along with a suitable | + | The {{Pkg|gvfs}} package needs to be [[pacman|installed]], along with a suitable [[Polkit#Authentication agents|polkit authentication agent]]. |
== GVFS without root password == | == GVFS without root password == | ||
− | In file managers (e.g. Thunar), when you try to mount a drive, you might see that you need to enter the root password to continue every single time you want to mount and unmount a drive. This can be bypassed by setting a [[ | + | In file managers (e.g. Thunar), when you try to mount a drive, you might see that you need to enter the root password to continue every single time you want to mount and unmount a drive. This can be bypassed by setting a polkit rule as shown in [[Polkit#Allow mounting a filesystem on a system device]]. |
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Revision as of 03:04, 29 December 2013
GVFS is the virtual filesystem for the GNOME desktop, which allows mounting local and remote filesystems as a user along with trash support. It is also used by file managers like Thunar.
Installation
The gvfs package needs to be installed, along with a suitable polkit authentication agent.
GVFS without root password
In file managers (e.g. Thunar), when you try to mount a drive, you might see that you need to enter the root password to continue every single time you want to mount and unmount a drive. This can be bypassed by setting a polkit rule as shown in Polkit#Allow mounting a filesystem on a system device.