Linux CDRom Driver Woes

[cockyrudh_2020]

Hey guys,
Well i have a problem here. I have Mandrake Linux 8.2 installation disk with me. I am unable to install it because i dont have a driver for my LG GCE 8525B cd-RW. It is not recognising it and hence i am unable to install Mandrake on my system!!! Help me plz
---ANIRUDH

[sailendra]

well mine is the same model cd-rw. I had no problems installing Mandrake.
what is your system configuration? The processor, Mobo, etc?

[cockyrudh_2020]

Well im having problems only with the cdrom as it cant find any driver for it...

[whistler]

well install from the iso directly...more info here---->
http://www.thinkdigit.com/howto.html...9822fc18cf0c64
OR
make a bootable floppy and do the install...
if u dont know how to create the floppy lemme know..

[sailendra]

you mean the mandrake cd is not bootable? Or is it after installing that you
are not able to access the drive? which one? please be more clear.

[cockyrudh_2020]

Well actually, it is a boot cd..
While it is installing, it is asking me how to install. the only option is a CDrom install and it sayz that there are no CDrom drivers available, so setup cannot continue.....