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I’ve a dual-boot setup – Windows XP is still the primary environment for things I need to do during working hours, but I am trying to make Ubuntu the primary operating platform. So, it often happens that I’ve worked on something in Ubuntu that I require access to in XP. If I haven’t copied it to an external device, there’s little chance of getting at it without a lengthy boot and re-boot procedure.

Today, I found this utility:

explore2fs is a small executable that runs in Windows and allows me to browse the Ubuntu partition. Directory structures and file details are displayed, and the export function copies selected files to a Windows directory for immediate access. explore2fs has a tiny footprint and requires no installation. Though the user interface is really simple, it delivers exactly what I require from it.

In addition to providing this great utility, John Newbigin has also developed a file system driver and a variety of other useful tools.