Linux Server Problem.

Discussion in 'Linux, BSD and Other OS's' started by Willz, Feb 23, 2006.

  1. Willz

    Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D

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    Ok, well someone practically set this server up for me, i asked them to share the DVD drive in the server so i could use it, the problem is, when i insert a DVD into the drive, and then go to the DVD folder from my main computer, its blank, its like there is nothing on the disk :s, when i know for a fact there is.

    can anyone help troubleshoot this problem?

    the Server is running on Mandriva Linux 2006.0 (No GUI)
    specs are:
    1.2ghz celeron s cpu.
    384mb sd ram
    Intel 810i mobo
    120w
    250gb wester didigital Caviar SE HDD.
     
  2. Addis

    Addis The King

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    Check that the drive is mounted properly by (using your server console) doing:
    Code:
    cd /mnt
    ls #find the name of your dvd drive mounted folder
    cd mountedfoldername
    ls
    
    Use those commands to see if theres anything in the folder at all. If not then you'll need to mount your drive to that folder.
     
  3. Willz

    Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D

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    ok, thanks alot :) i will give it a try and come back if i have a problem.

    EDIT*********
    errm, how exatly do i put those commands in?, i tried cd /mnt and nothing happend :'(
     
  4. Addis

    Addis The King

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    cd /mnt will switch to the /mnt directory. Then use ls to list all the files/folders in the directory. cd commands don't produce an output, but they do have an effect.

    You should enter those commands at the server shell as theres no X running.
     
  5. Anti-Trend

    Anti-Trend Nonconformist Geek

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    To mount a disc on your primary optical drive in Mandriva:
    Code:
    mount /mnt/cdrom
    To unmount a disc on your primary optical drive in Mandriva:
    Code:
    umount /mnt/cdrom
     
  6. Willz

    Willz MiCrO$oFt $uK$ :D

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    ah, sweet, thnx :)
     
  7. Anti-Trend

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    NP :)
     

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