Making an ISO image..

[eXtremist]

I have searched for an answer to this question, and have found only a way to make an ISO container.

I know how to use mkisofs to make an ISO file system container. But what I want to know is how to make an image of a CD.

Do I make an ISO file, then mount it, then copy the contents of the CD into that container?

Is there an easy way to do this? I've looked for answers but all I can find is how to create an empty ISO file (or create one from a directory).

Right now I have to load up windows and use EZ CD Creator to make my ISO. I'd much rather do it in linux.

[Strike]

What's wrong with using mkisofs on a mounted CD? It's the same as using mkisofs of a directory or directories.

[Helius]

You should give X-CD-Roast a try. It's a burning software (I think you know)...

[eXtremist]

Originally posted by Strike:
What's wrong with using mkisofs on a mounted CD? It's the same as using mkisofs of a directory or directories.

I don't know if anything's wrong. Are you saying I can use "mkisofs /mnt/cdrom file.iso" to make an exact image of the CDROM? I want it to keep the CD label in tact and long filenames and everything.

I've asked this question before and didn't get a difinitive answer. What I'm looking for is the exact command.

Sorry if this is bothersome, but I searched, and read through about 100 messages, and didn't find what I'm looking for.

[Strike]

The CD label, I don't know about. Long filenames should be fine with either Joliet extensions or the RockRidge extensions, though.