From Bugzilla Helper: Gecko/20011019 Netscape6/6.2 Description of problem: After I recompiled kernels (2.4.7 and 2.4.9 from redhat updates) to access NTFS partitions, Nautilus hangs up the system when try to browse these partitions. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Recompile kernel turning on the NTFS Filesystem as a module 2. Mount an NTFS partition 3. Try to browse this mountpoint with Nautilus Actual Results: The system hangs up Expected Results: The opposite Additional info: Recompiling kernels 2.4.13-0.3 from rawhide this problem disappear.
NTFS isn't supported because it doesn't work - that's why it isn't compiled by default. In any case, it's a kernel bug, userspace apps shouldn't be able to hang the system.
assuming kernel guys won't fix this