how to copy file in linux to floppy disk

aiyong · 10-17-2003, 08:42 AM

Actually my problem now is how to copy my file in linux to floppy disk....then how can i open a the floppy disk and run on another computer with linux.?????

jkobrien · 10-17-2003, 08:46 AM

The following should work...

Insert the disk, then type the following three lines (where <file> is the name of your file).

mount /mnt/floppy
cp <file> /mnt/floppy/
umount /mnt/floppy

If it doesn't work, you'll have to post your /etc/fstab for further help.

John

koyi · 10-17-2003, 11:22 AM

Just to add something, which you may already know.

To read a floppy in linux, you would have to mount it first:

mount /mnt/floppy

and you can find the files under /mnt/floppy. To test if you do it correctly,

cd /mnt/floppy
ls

If you can see the list of your files, congrat~~~!!!

aiyong · 10-17-2003, 05:26 PM

Thanks.....it really help......