Mount a Drive with Normal User Access

How do I do this? Even better, can I mount it automatically. I know this has something to do with /etc/fstab
What should I append to /dev /sda2 /mnt/mac to make it mount automatically and allow the normal user access?
It's where I store my music library.

duke11235 wrote:How do I do this? Even better, can I mount it automatically. I know this has something to do with /etc/fstab
What should I append to /dev /sda2 /mnt/mac to make it mount automatically and allow the normal user access?
It's where I store my music library.
Every question you asked is answered in the Wiki - please read it and then try and implement it yourself. If it doesn't work, then come back with a description of what you tried, what errors you got and any other material you have come across.
This is help-vampirism.
Closing.

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