loopback for mounting iso images

[Gerald Combs]

Is losetup needed?  I've been able to mount .iso images in the past with

  mount -t iso9660 -oloop <image file> <directory>

On Wed, 10 Jan 2001, mike neuliep wrote:

> Here's how to mount an iso image loopback
> 
> losetup /dev/loop quake3.iso
> mount -t iso9660 /dev/loop /quakecd
> cd /quakecd
> 
> that's it!
> 
> use losetup -d /dev/loop to remove the association between the device and file
> But realistically I not 100% sure why his burner ejects the disc, then tries
> to read it again.  A big question: does the burned CD work or is it a coaster?
> 
> 	Mike
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