On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 06:13:57PM -0700, m...@mylug.org wrote:
> I am using Virtualbox 4.1 (non-free edition). Everything works, but for a
> minor issue. To access usb drives, I am supposed to add the user to
> vboxusers group. But, that group is non-existent.
>
> I can create that group. But, to access the usb drives, should I change
> the ownership of devices like /dev/usb* ? If so, I would appreciate any
> pointers in this regard.
Do not change ownership of /dev/usb*
I have this in my /etc/fstab
none /proc/bus/usb usbfs devgid=46,devmode=664,nodev,noexec,nosuid 0 0
where in /etc/group
plugdev:x:46:<user>
Google for 'virtual box debian usb' and you will find helpful pointers.
Regards
Johann
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