open a cd-rom

navaladi · 12-21-2004, 07:32 AM

Hi,all. i am using mandrake linux.i am new to linux.i create a new cdrom shortcut in desktop.when i open that,i had a error""[mntent]: line 5 in /etc/fstab is bad
mount: can't find /dev/hdb /mnt/cdrom in /etc/fstab or /etc/mtab""what should i do can any one help me please.......

Micro420 · 12-21-2004, 08:49 AM

Can we see the output of your fstab?

/etc/fstab

Or type this in the terminal and copy/paste here:

Code:

cat /etc/fstab

Lakota · 12-21-2004, 11:01 AM

a fast way to put cdrom device icon on your desktop is:

--right click on empty space on desktop
--choose "configure desktop"
--choose "device icons tab"
--put an "x" in "mount" and "unmount" of the cdrom or cdwriter or dvdrom whatever you want
------all your mountable devices are listed there

ben_build#2.1.0 · 12-21-2004, 11:20 AM

a cdrom button is placed on your desktop every time you put a CD in.