On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 17:53:26 -0400, Bryan Phinney wrote: > Actually, he is quite correct. /mnt/cdrom is a directory located off > of /mnt which in turn is located off of /.
I believe you are confusing how a directory tree is set up to interface with you as a user in order to help you find your files with the actual devices where files are being stored. Check your /etc/fstab. That defines your file system table and says where the directories in your directory tree are really located. > Experiment: As root, with no cd mounted, cp a file to /mnt/cdrom and > you will note that the file is copied and then exists in /mnt/cdrom. It actually exists in memory. I don't want to get into a fruitless debate about this. I know it is a difficult concept. I'm only responding because I believe you are asking for problems if you treat all the places on the directory tree/interface as if they are actually all places on your hard drive. deedee Registered Linux User #327485 Visit "WordStar & GNU/Linux" http://www.wordstar2.com Also, see the WordStar Users Group http://www.wordstar2.com/cbabbage/wordstar
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