Terminal command, when in system install disc

I was wondering if anyone could clue me in to a terminal command for when I am booting off the System disc, and need to get to the root on my HardDrive, or home folder

OK, if the drive isn't mounted then mount it with /sbin/mount -uaw or use Disk Utility in the menu to mount it, then look for /Volumes in Terminal.
Sorry, can't reboot off the Install disk to garner the exact commands, but it sounds like you may just need an inkling anyway!

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