4.2. CD-ROMs
The CD-ROM format is a popular medium to deliver typically large
software applications as well as multimedia games and presentations. Most
of the software that can be purchased from retail 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.
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 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:
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.
After working with your CD, you must unmount it before you can eject
it from your CD-ROM drive. Close any applications or file managers that
are using the CD-ROM and type the following command at a shell
prompt:
You can now safely press the eject button on your CD-ROM drive to
retrieve your CD.
