Linux - SoftwareThis forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
this is really strange. I got a new dvd-rom, installed it, and watched movies all weekend long. I just got home from work now, and I want to watch a flick, but all I get is:
Quote:
could not open DVD device: /dev/dvd
/dev/dvd exists, it is a symlink to /dev/hdd...
This is not a permissions problem, and it is really confusing considering it worked just great last night. I have not made any changes to my system, and yes, my mplayer settings are correct.
The dvd-rom led still lights up when I put a disc in, and the disc spins, but always the same message.
I am starting to think this is hardware related but I just dont know. Any thoughts or ideas...
thanks
just a bit more info:
I installed xine, but it does not work either. Pretty much the same error message. This is strange because the drive is recognized fine during bootup, and as I mentioned the led shows activity and the disc spins....
I just want to know if I should go take this thing back...
Does it open regular data dvds and cds? Or does it just freak out on dvd movies? I ask because I have a dvd player that (both under linux and windows) will mount and play dvds of any description (movies, data, whatever) but not cds. It just happened one day. You may have something similar.
ok, I am not going to post my fstab...it has nothing to do with the problem....
I dont use windows, so I cant see if it would work from there. I am firmly conviced thid is a hardware problem...and its going back to the store tommorow. If the new one doesnèt work then ill eat my shorts...
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.