How to disable pen drive in Ubuntu 8.10

Wed Nov 5 08:29:03 UTC 2008

Arun Shrimali wrote:
> Dear All,
> 
> We have the mix network of Ubuntu and Windows clients. Thus to avoid the
> spread of virus as well as misuse of the system for other purpose and
> leakage of data, I want to disable usb ports of mass storages.
> 
> Does anyone can help me how to disable USB ports for mass storages in
> Ubuntu 8.10

I found https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/30501 , which
discusses several possible solutions.  I haven't tested any of them.

Matt Flaschen