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diff --git a/source/unix-toolchain.rst b/source/unix-toolchain.rst index a9724c3..751ec18 100644 --- a/source/unix-toolchain.rst +++ b/source/unix-toolchain.rst @@ -119,18 +119,25 @@ script so :file:`~/libmaple/arm/bin` stays in your ``PATH``. **3. Install udev Rules** -From the libmaple directory, :: +From the libmaple directory, copy our udev rules to ``/etc/udev/rules.d``:: - $ groups # make sure it includes plugdev; if not, add yourself to it $ sudo cp support/scripts/45-maple.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/45-maple.rules + +On Debian, run ``$ groups``. Make sure the output includes "plugdev". +If not, add yourself to that group. Then run :: + $ sudo restart udev +On Red Hat, run :: + + $ udevadm control --reload-rules + As a security precaution on Linux, unknown USB devices can only be accessed by root. This udev script identifies the Maple based on its -vendor and product IDs, mounts it to :file:`/dev/maple`, and grants -read/write permissions to the ``plugdev`` group. After restarting -``udev`` you'll need to fully unplug or power cycle any Maples -connected to the computer. +vendor and product IDs, mounts it to :file:`/dev/maple`, and (on +Debian-based distros) grants read/write permissions to the ``plugdev`` +group. After restarting ``udev`` you'll need to fully unplug or power +cycle any Maples connected to the computer. **So far, so good?** |