How to mv data from floppy disk to hdd using command line

query · 03-13-2003, 12:01 AM

Hi Guys,

I have copied some Unix scripts from Win 2k server to a diskette. Can I enquire how do I mv the data in the floppy disk to the redhat 7.2 in command line? Thanks in advance.

RolledOat · 03-13-2003, 12:30 AM

probably...

mount /dev/fd0
(your foppy device name may vary)
cp /mnt/floppy/<rest of path/* /root
umount /dev/fd0
(consule your /etc/fstab for the device and mount point)

Note * can be replaced with specific filenames, * means all. I just used root as an example destination directory, it can go anywhere.

RO

sdm · 03-13-2003, 04:05 AM

before using any media you will need to mount the file system. generally floppydisk is your /dev/fd0 so u mount that device to some directory /mnt/floppy for example..
also after using it you should unmount the file system. which you do by saying
umount /mnt/floppy

theoa · 03-13-2003, 06:07 AM

As an alternative to mounting the floppy, you can use the mtools.
Something like (from memory, don't have any Linux at hand):
$> mcopy A:*.* /wherever

fmotta · 03-14-2003, 05:03 AM

mcopy is easiest - mounting requires root access