[ale] BASH script - wait for CD insert

[pras at cycloeastern.com]

Most distros come with a auto-mount daemon. You can use that to mount the CD.

After that you can use directory notification. 
http://www.student.lu.se/~nbi98oli/dnotify.html

Please lookup dnotify.txt in the kernel Documentation directory.

On Wed, Feb 16, 2005 at 02:14:09AM +0000, Jay Loden wrote:
> I am scripting a DVD backup solution, and the idea is for the script to email 
> the admin when it is ready for the backup, then the admin puts in the DVD and 
> the backup is performed.  Does anyone know of a way to eject the CD tray, 
> wait for the DVD insert and then when it's inserted, continue on with the 
> script (burn the backup)? 
> 
> I know how to eject the tray, but not how to wait for and detect insertion of 
> the DVD. 
> 
> -Jay
> 
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