You aren't copying it correctly! You should be doing something like 'cp /mnt/cdrom/afile.txt ~/afile.txt'.
Are you doing this copy from the command line or the desktop. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 7:35 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [newbie] copying files from cd > > Hi. I am really new to the Linux experience and just had a basic > question. When I try to copy a file from a cd to my hard drive it > copies over fine but shows up as a file with 0 bytes, and can not be > opened. Wondering what I am doing wrong. -Jeff > << File: message.footer >> ********************************************************************** This email and any files sent with it are intended only for the named recipient. If you are not the named recipient please telephone/email the sender immediately. You should not disclose the content or take/retain/distribute any copies. ********************************************************************** Norwich Union Life & Pensions Limited Registered Office 2 Rougier Street York YO90 1UU Registered in England Number 3253947 A member of the Norwich Union Marketing Group which is regulated by the Personal Investment Authority. Member of the Association of British Insurers. For further Enquires 01603 622200
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