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4.2. CD-ROMs

outlets come in the form of CD-ROMs. This section shows you how to use CD-ROMs on your Red Hat Linux system.

4.2.1. Using CD-ROMs with Your File Manager

By default, CDs are automatically mounted and the file manager is displayed allowing you to explore the contents of the CD. Figure 4-4 shows the contents of a CD-ROM within the Nautilus file manager.

Figure 4-4. Contents of a CD-ROM in Nautilus

A CD desktop icon also appears, which you can use to unmount and eject your CD-ROM after use. Right-click on the icon to view all of the available choices. For example, to unmount and eject the CD-ROM, choose Eject from the menu.

4.2.2. Using CD-ROMs From a Shell Prompt

You can also manually mount and unmount your CD-ROMs from a shell prompt. Insert a CD into your CD-ROM drive, open a shell prompt, and type the following command:

mount /mnt/cdrom

The CD-ROM should now be mounted and available for use with your file manager. You can access your CD-ROM by clicking the home icon on the desktop and typing /mnt/cdrom in the location bar.

shell prompt:

umount /mnt/cdrom

You can now safely press the eject button on your CD-ROM drive to retrieve your CD.