In reply to Metamorphysical's words, written Mon, 29 Oct 2001 13:01:28 -0500

>I'm trying to get my 7.2 version of linux running again.  I need to run some
>rpm's for my voodoo card.  But I am clueless on text commands at the command
>prompt.  How do I access the cdrom from the localhost login?

cd to /mnt/cdrom
then do 

ls

to see what's on the disc.

cd <somewhere> to go to where you want to be.

For installing an rpm run

rpm -ivh <rpmname>

Paul

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