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How to mount an iso file in linux

To mount an iso file
make a directory named /mnt/test
open terminal
login as super user using command su

#mkdir /mnt/test

change to the directory where the cd or dvd image or the iso file is residing and type the commands

#mount -o loop -t iso9660 file.iso /mnt/test

you will have the file mounted in directory /mnt/test
to unmount the iso file use command

#umount /mnt/test