17.3 Core can not view files in folder

delix02, I also started a reply earlier, then backed out without posting.
Title mentions CORE. I’m not using core & wonder where “empty folder” would be displayed? “mc” file manager?
The CORE version may not have an exfat filesystem handler pre-installed, or the OP may be wrestling with file permissions, or mount options (I think your post mentioned these)… but the OP just doesn’t contain enough info

From the list of packages installed in base + full (not core) base-AND-full/package.list I recognize these 2 as being related to mounting:
udisks2
udevil

sudo apt update
sudo apt-get install exfat-utils exfat-fuse
(i didn’t check — these may already be pre-installed in core version)

Where are you seeing “empty folder” ~~ the output of “ls” command? Something displayed by “mc” midnight commander file manager?

“Core” edition is intended for experts. I’m not expert enough to attempt using “Core”. Are you an expert? Asking because I’ve never heard of a valid reason to poke around in the “/run” directory… and although I’m familiar with “/media” and “/mnt”, I’ve never encountered a directory named “/mount” (mentioned in your post) pathed at top level of the root filesystem.

Tested: using mc, if I descend into the /media tree and attmept to F3 “view” any of my attached (but currently unmounted) drives, yes the contents are “empty” ~~ but that’s the expected result.

Look here: https://miqu.me/blog/2015/01/14/tip-exfat-hdd-with-raspberry-pi/
ignore that they’re discussing RPi & understand that you are probably required to ID the drive and manually mount it (choosing the mountpoint) before its content will be visible via mc file manager.

It’s good to hear you’ve made some progress.
Before asking the devs to investigate “is working or not”, let’s confirm that you have read about and have attempted to use appropriate the boot option(s)

edit:
The following is only applicable during antiX live and/or antiX frugal boot sessions.

Anonymous wrote:

“Core” edition is intended for experts. I’m not expert enough to attempt using “Core”. Are you an expert? Asking because I’ve never heard of a valid reason to poke around in the “/run” directory… and although I’m familiar with “/media” and “/mnt”, I’ve never encountered a directory named “/mount” (mentioned in your post) pathed at top level of the root filesystem.

Tested: using mc, if I descend into the /media tree and attmept to F3 “view” any of my attached (but currently unmounted) drives, yes the contents are “empty” ~~ but that’s the expected result.

Look here: https://miqu.me/blog/2015/01/14/tip-exfat-hdd-with-raspberry-pi/
ignore that they’re discussing RPi & understand that you are probably required to ID the drive and manually mount it (choosing the mountpoint) before its content will be visible via mc file manager.

I have installed Core myself many times, though I’m not regularly using it anymore. There are a lot of things that I don’t know by memory, but when issues arise, I do have the resources, the background, the understanding of what I read, and the intensity to chase after issues. I also have to say that I seldom look into directories like /run or /proc, though if I do, I can research and figure out whatever I may need in order to understand and utilize whatever information I happen to find.

In spite of that, there are countless things I’ve never seen. Distributions or builds that require such knowledge are indeed best left for those who are willing to do most research on their own, and when questions or comments are raised, they are shared only after performing extensive personal research.

The regular antiX distributions, especially “Full” and the versions that can run directly from USB do NOT require this kind of background, but when you are creating essentially your own creative work from the absolute minimal resources in antiX Core, it’s helpful to be self driven as much as possible. There are those of us willing to help, but we also need the help of one another and the people who are asking questions. Most of us have a lot of other activities we manage and our work with antiX is usually 100% volunteer as time permits. We’re glad to help, but appreciate consideration of our time, abilities, and efforts – thank you to all who contribute.