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How do I use a floppy, CD-Rom or USB drive in Linux

You can get formatted floppies from Math HQ(2-236).

Insert your floppy, CD-Rom or USB key. Double Click the Computer icon on the GNOME desktop. In the "Computer" window that opens double click on the appropriate icon (Floppy,CD or USB Drive). A window representing the contents of the removable device you have inserted will open and an icon for that device will appear on the desktop. You can now double click on your "Home" icon and drag and drop files. When you are done using the device, right click on the removable device icon (Floppy,CD or USB Drive) on the desktop and select unmount. Your CD will eject and/or you can manually remove/eject your floppy or USB drive.