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Old 03-10-2004, 12:55 PM   #1
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Download packages from cds


What do I type in for the mount points so I can install packages from my CDs ?
 
Old 03-10-2004, 12:57 PM   #2
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mount /<cd rom mount point>

mine is mounted at /mnt/cdrom, so mount /mnt/cdrom works for me
 
Old 03-10-2004, 01:14 PM   #3
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So in the mount points I jsut type

/mnt/cdrom ?

ANd...what would I put for the names?
 
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I'm not familiar with Mandrake anymore, but it should have a program to add/remove packages at your KDE(?) menu... Mount the cd as I suggested then look for the tool... I guess...
 
  


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