[ydl-gen] CDROM question

[rev rob]

On 10/21/06, Derick Centeno <aguilarojo at verizon.net> wrote:
> On Sat, 21 Oct 2006 02:44:40 -0500
> Brian  Heibert <bheibert at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi, I am new to the list
> >
> > A couple of questions
> >
> > How can I get my iMac's CD tray to open so I can put a cd in it
> > in Yellow Dog Linux 4.1
> >
> > when I try clicking on the CD/DVD-ROM icon in the desktop
> > I get this message:
> >
> > Could not mount device.
> > The reported error was:
> >
> > mount: can't find /mnt/cdrom in /etc/fstab or /etc/mtab
> >
> > I assume it's because there is no CD in the drive
> >
> > The iMac's eject key on the keyboard doesn't do anything it appears in
> > Linux
> >
> > Brian
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Hi Brian:
>
> If one desktop environment doesn't work say KDE, then try Gnome.
> Keep in mind that YDL 5 is the latest version of YDL and has lots of new stuff.
>
> If none of the multimedia stuff works try downloading and installing xine.  Yum should be able to
> find and install it for you.  Information regarding using yum is here:
>
> http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_general/yum.shtml
>
> Good Luck....
>
> ====
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 Hey
  I had the same eject issue with my g4 iMac with the Pro keyboard.
Under gnome, I clicked the dog icon thing went to preferences, then
keyboard shortcuts and under eject made F15 key my eject button.
    Hope this helps.
       rR