The -o loop is only needed if you are trying to directly mount the .iso
file. In that case, replace /dev/cdrom with the file name (and path if it
is not in the working directory)
>
> Dave <theschemer@...> writes:
>
>> Well, after I used FDISK from an old Win98 I formatted the drive and
>> installed Ubuntu. Now I can't figure out how to install the .iso for
>> gEDA. I guess I need a crash course. I would have thought just
>> clicking the installer would work but I think I need to mount the CD
>> but have to figure out how to get to the "root". :)
>
> It might be easier to burn a CD from it, then mount the CD.
>
> Anyway, the magic command, as root, is:
>
> mount -o loop /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom
>
> (where /dev/cdrom might be /dev/dvd, and /media/cdrom can be any
> pre-existing empty directory)
>
> To become root, type "su" in a terminal window.
>