[LBo] Only root can mount (Suse 10)

[Howard Rosen]

On Sun, 2007-07-29 at 23:42 +0900, grasshopper wrote:
> On Sun, 2007-07-29 at 09:45 -0400, Howard Rosen wrote:
> > On Sun, 2007-07-29 at 22:23 +0900, grasshopper wrote:
> > > On Sun, 2007-07-29 at 07:03 -0400, Anita Lewis wrote: 
> > > > On 07/29/2007 03:05 AM grasshopper wrote:
> > > > 
> > > > > grasshopper at linux:~> ls -lh /dev/cdrom
> > > > > lrwxrwxrwx  1 root root 3 2007-07-28 18:36 /dev/cdrom -> sr0
> > > 
> > > 
> > 1. insert a cd into the cd drive prior to bootup.  That is where the
> > auto and user(s) are put into use and the script will mount your cdrom.
> > The message about "only root..." is because, if the cd is not mounted
> > during bootup, then the cli requires that only root can mount.  NOTE:
> > cli = command line interface, typing commands at the prompt.
> 
> I rebooted with the CD in, and it worked :)  But when I installed
> another CD the same old story.....Now I understand what the script does.

Did you unmount the cd prior to removal and mount - either cli or script
- after inserting the next cd?  Also, I am presuming that you have
correctly modified /etc/fstab.

> Why can I not change the system so that user grasshopper can use the CD?
> I have to write a lot of reports, and I usually save my work on CD,
> which is very convenient, as I can quickly pop in the CD and do whatever
> I need to, save and exit.   Is that a 'fault' with Suse 10?

Yes and no.  The cd must be mounted for use and unmounted to both save
your work be able to remove the cd and insert another one.

> 
> I'm sorry but I'm really confused about 'running a script' I saved the
> file but, when I try to 'run' it from the terminal, I get this:
> 
> Password:
> linux:/home/grasshopper # ./cd.sh
> bash: ./cd.sh: Permission denied
> linux:/home/grasshopper #
> 
> I am running as root.  Where did I go wrong.
> 
> Many thanks.
> 
> grasshopper
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