Use ISO Images on Ubuntu Linux - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mounting ISO Images in Linux via Command Line

Performing tasks in Linux is often most straightforward through the command line interface. To access the contents of an ISO image, a terminal window is the ideal starting point.

Begin by entering the following commands sequentially into your terminal:

sudo mkdir /media/iso

This command creates a directory named 'iso' within the /media folder, which will serve as the mount point.

sudo modprobe loop

The 'loop' module is then loaded, enabling the system to treat a file as a block device.

sudo mount filename.iso /media/iso -t iso9660 -o loop

This command mounts the specified ISO image (replace 'filename.iso' with the actual name of your ISO file) to the /media/iso directory. The '-t iso9660' option specifies the filesystem type, and '-o loop' utilizes the loop device.

Accessing the ISO Contents

Following successful execution of these commands, you can navigate to the /media/iso directory using your file manager or the command line. The contents of the ISO image will be readily accessible.

Unmounting the ISO Image

When you are finished accessing the files within the ISO, it's important to unmount it. This can be achieved with the following command:

sudo umount /media/iso

This command safely dismounts the ISO image from the /media/iso directory, releasing the resources.

Further instructions regarding the utilization of these ISO images within a graphical user interface (GUI) will be provided in a subsequent tutorial.