this is very relevant. i think i had the same problem as you.
http://community.wdc.com/t5/My-Book-Live/Ubuntu-Linux-Mint-mybooklive-is-read-only/td-p/451336
this is very relevant. i think i had the same problem as you.
http://community.wdc.com/t5/My-Book-Live/Ubuntu-Linux-Mint-mybooklive-is-read-only/td-p/451336