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mount - Mounting Filesystems
A filesystem needs to be mounted using mount before it can be accessed. The most basic usage is mount [filesystem] [mount_point]. The designated directory where the filesystem is attached is referred to as the "mount point." Conventionally, mount points are often directories like "//media" or "/mnt".
Example:
| # mount /dev/sdc /mnt ←Mount the filesystem from /dev/sdc to /mnt |
Once a filesystem is mounted or unmounted, this action is synchronized and updated in the "/etc/mtab" file. Mounting scenarios can be quite diverse, such as mounting different filesystem types (e.g., ext3 or FAT) or mounting in read-only mode. As a result, the mount operation can become complex. For more examples, explanations, and options related to mount, please refer to the provided link.