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nfarzan
12-20-2001, 11:52 PM
is there a util to automatically copy all the files on a CD to the HD?

thanks
hapoo
12-21-2001, 12:28 AM
would this be for the mp3 server?
Ladogaboy
12-21-2001, 12:36 AM
Do you mean a music CD? A CD with programs on it? or A data CD?
nfarzan
12-21-2001, 12:40 AM
data
Ladogaboy
12-21-2001, 12:51 AM
Well, if it is just data, why not just drag and drop or copy? I can't think of anything that would do it automatically...afterall, you have to manually put in the CD...
nfarzan
12-21-2001, 12:58 AM
this is for a machine that has no monitor, mouse, or kb..i just want to burn files on cd from another machine and put them on this one...
Ladogaboy
12-21-2001, 01:03 AM
The Helen Keller of the computer world! :heh:

Seriously, though.. I doubt that you'll be able to find a program like that.
nfarzan
12-21-2001, 01:05 AM
yes hapoo..for mp3s
Markel
12-21-2001, 08:03 AM
I've never worked with creating autorun CDs, but I think there should be a way to put the appropriate copy commands into a command file that would autorun when you insert the CD (as long as the target machine has an OS that performs the autorun).
Ladogaboy
12-21-2001, 09:45 AM
Originally posted by Markel
I've never worked with creating autorun CDs, but I think there should be a way to put the appropriate copy commands into a command file that would autorun when you insert the CD (as long as the target machine has an OS that performs the autorun).

But even with auto-run, doesn't the computer need a command from you to continue the operation?
hapoo
12-21-2001, 04:55 PM
why dont you use samba and transfer through the network nfarzan? I have the same setup, no monitor, servers in the closet. All work is done through the network.
OC
12-21-2001, 05:50 PM
xcopy

-OC
nfarzan
12-21-2001, 05:55 PM
windows 95 not linux...
Ladogaboy
12-21-2001, 07:50 PM
I'm sure you can set up a network through Win95... Just can't remember how right now. Wasn't there a Windows for Workgroups? Or am I thinking of Win3.1?
rajatQ2
12-22-2001, 01:32 PM
I have a different sort of solution, write a little perl script (i could write one for you, really simple if you want), then use Perl2Exe (http://www.indigostar.com/perl2exe.htm) to create an executable from it. Use windows system scheduler to run that task as often as you need it.

the perl script would be a piece of cake: just basically a copy command, from CD to HD, and then maybe a verification once its done. PM me if you want a scritp...