How do I read from a CD-ROM?

The procedure for reading from a CD-ROM is the same as that for reading from a floppy disk.   Assuming that the system is properly set up, you can issue the following command for Redhat Linux:
 
    [root@localhost /]# mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

For Slackware, and Debian

    [root@localhost /]# mount -t iso9660 /dev/cdrom /cdrom