> > mount: block device /dev/cdrom2 is write protected, mounting read only > mount: you must specify a filesystem type > Ok, what is the CD you are trying to mount? the mount command must know what the filesystem type is to be able to mount properly. Normally it can guess just fine, but sometimes it needs a little help. Try some of these: # this is the standard CD format mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom2 /mnt/cdrom2 # some windows cd's are fat systems (very rare) mount -t vfat /dev/cdrom2 /mnt/cdrom2 # some linux rescue cds are native linux format mount -t ext2 /dev/cdrom2 /mnt/cdrom2 The other thing to make sure of is that it mounts ok with your other drive. If you have a working DVD drive, stick a cd in there to test. If you cant mount cd's on either drive, then you may have more serious issues going on. -- Jay Kline list at slushpupie.com http://www.slushpupie.com Please stand for the National Anthem: Australians all, let us rejoice, For we are young and free. We've golden soil and wealth for toil Our home is girt by sea. Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare. In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Thank you. You may resume your seat.