There is a limit of 8 according to this line in /usr/src/linux/drivers/block/loop.c:
static int max_loop = 8; You could try increasing it and recompiling the module or kernel... Leland -----Original Message----- From: Mark D Pace To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 3/11/03 7:56 AM Subject: MKNOD LOOP I need to add some additional loop devices (mounting about a dozen iso images). My system had 8 to begin with loop0-loop7 which were majnode 7 minornode 0-7 I did a mknod loop8 b 7 8 And then a chmod and chgrp to match the existing devices. But when I go to mount this iso image I get the following. mount: could not find any free loop device What am I missing? TIA. Mark D Pace Senior Systems Engineer Mainline Information Systems 1700 Summit Lake Drive Tallahassee, FL. 32317 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: 850.219.5184 Fax: 850.219.5050 http://www.mainline.com
