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i'm working on project in end users access windows programs run cd. brainstorm convert cds iso files, , store/manage isos loop devices on ubuntu server.

know how on windows server, but, well, know....

1 of limitations in windows practical purposes max out @ approximately 20 'virtual cds', , free software maxes out @ 8 devices. i'd prefer use linux server because of linux's lower demands on resources , (of course) cost.

  1. my assumption files on loop devices can isos. reasonable assumption?
  2. if use ubuntu server operate loop devices, , if content windows software, can windows users run software?
  3. what maximum number of loop devices can have on 32-bit server? on 64-bit server? assume devices numbered loop0, loop1, loop2, , on...
  4. if i'm on right track here, how windows workstations access virtual devices, i.e., command line command use access loop3? or access more direct, i.e., click on "filename" in windows explorer - mounted device such /dev/loop5 ?
  5. what source documentation on loop devices?
  6. the part software being windows software non-negotiable. how enable end users run flexible - always prefer linux solution.

hello snorky,

i'm not sure if i've entirely understood request, here goes. correct, possible mount cd images in linux. command 'mount -o loop file.iso /mount/directory' should job. contents of cd image visible in /mount/directory.

rest of request, depends on how complicated functionality require is. relatively straightforward share cd image mount points samba shares on network, way windows clients able access shares , see contents of cds. however, if use kind of protection , need them appear virtual cd drives think out of luck.

if case, have more success sticking iso files in samba share on linux server , installing poweriso or daemon tools on client machines , use them mount cd images network share.

i'm afraid don't know of in dept documentation on loop devices off top of head. not there isn't any, it's i've picked man pages , searching online. don't know limit on number of loop devices is, expect pretty high - how many expect need?


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