First check your /boot/config-<kernelversion> for a line like:
CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDECD
it should be set to either 'y' (compiled in) or 'm' (a module that needs
to be loaded). If it's 'm' do an 'lsmod' and see if ide-cd.o is loaded.
If not, do a 'modprobe ide-cd'. Also, make sure there's a symlink from
your cd device to /dev/cdrom. Also make sure you're a member of the 'cdrom'
group.
-Brett
I'm using the stock kernel from Woody. Wouldn't it have to be loaded if
I can mount a data CD? What module would I be looking for (ide-cd?)?
Scott