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Use spaces in fstab 2011-09-29 How to use spaces in a folder name in fstab
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unix

The problem

Spaces are used to separate fields in the fstab, if you have spaces in the path of a mount point we cannot type them directly.

The solution

Here is how to use spaces in a folder name in fstab : you put \040 where you want a space.