On modern Linux machines, dealing with removable media is almost as intuitive as it is under Windows. However, it is worth knowing that to access the media, Linux needs to mount it--it creates a directory containing the files on the floppy or memory stick, and you can write to that directory in the normal way. CDs and memory sticks will automatically be mounted as subdirectories of /media when you insert them. To see exactly where your device has been mounted, type ``df''.
When you have finished with the removable media, it is very important to unmount it to avoid data corruption. You can do this with the ``umount'' command or via the graphical interface. If the umount fails, make sure that none of your windows are accessing the removable media's directory and try again.
If you insert a blank CD or DVD into a Linux machine, the graphical CD/DVD Creator will automatically start. You can also start it manually by double-clicking on the Computer icon and selecting it from the Places menu.