microsoft / microsoft/WSL

Add support for the new NTFS3 kernel module

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I'd like faster access to Windows directories via the new NTFS3 kernel module.
NTFS3 allows reading and writing of NTFS partitions, thus quite suitable as an alternative to drvfs.

`CONFIG_NTFS3_FS=y
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Enable it myself and build my own custom kernel. Not the way to go for this particular kernel config option. MSFT should enable it for everyone.

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It's already getting included by other linux distros and is an alternative to NTFS-3G (which I think should also be enabled).

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No files or tests are named. Start by locating the WSL kernel configuration and the existing filesystem-module settings, then determine how CONFIG_NTFS3_FS=y would be incorporated; done means the WSL kernel enables NTFS3 and the resulting support is verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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