DVD Writer still /mnt/cdrom

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06-05-2004, 04:32 PM	#1
Vindane Member Registered: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Distribution: Fedora Posts: 117 Rep:	DVD Writer still /mnt/cdrom Hi folks! I just installed an HP DVD writer (dvd420i) but in mount it still calls it "cdrom". Is this normal? If not, how could I change that? Thanks!

06-05-2004, 04:49 PM	#2
leonscape Senior Member Registered: Aug 2003 Location: UK Distribution: Debian SID / KDE 3.5 Posts: 2,313 Rep:	Yes its normal. You need to change /etc/fstab to point to where you want. ( don't forget to make the directory. )

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