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
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- 35/100