Michael Jentges wrote: > >>I checked the system log files, found out the system found and >>recognized CD-RW, USB, and Zip drive, but gave them different >>assignments than what was in /etc/fstab. Corrected /etc/fstab device >>assignments, typed in my modprobe stuff, mounted everything, and it all >>works > > > Just goes to show, there's nothing like a good log to provide relief. > Best diagnostic STARTING place there is, period. Although it was likely > frustrating, I bet you never have this problem again. > > > >>(except I still can't read the data I burned onto the CD-RW). > > > I never did the CD-RW thing in Linux, just CD-R but I know in Windows, > using something like Roxio's "DirectCD" these disks can only be read by > this software. > They are used as 'swappable drives' in most cases. If this isn't what > you're after get some CD-R's and life might be just grand. If not, dunno > what to tell you. I have come to hate Roxio, because of that "swappable drive" feature that creates a single .exe (presumably some sort of zip archive with the files I burned, plus a "Roxio reader" to access the files) on the CD which of course is only readable by another Windows PC. I tried to disable whatever Windows kernel plugin is running that makes it lock my CD, so I can just burn a plain old CD, but no go. Roxio is buried under the kernel's skin like a year-old tick. Meanwhile, K3b works perfectly with CD-RW's on my laptop. It erases CD's, burns CD's, and guess what? They are readable on ANY system! -- Dave Sherman MCSE, MCSA, CCNA I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers. _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota http://www.mn-linux.org tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list