> > with growisofs -Z /dev/scd0 -R -J -dvd-compat /blah i can burn a > > DVD+R that the same drive can read, but DVD-ROMs can't read > > > > i am using memorex brand DVD+RW and 4X DVD+R media > > # ./dvd+rw-mediainfo /dev/scd0 > > INQUIRY: [Memorex ][DVD+R/RW 2.4x8AA][1.51] > The unit must be Ricoh MP5125A clone. Even though 1.51 adds support for > 4xDVD+R media, Ricoh has released even further update 1.64 improving "4x > write quality." All vendors keep up with Ricoh releases (well, they > basically change the INQUIRY string) and you should be advised to ask > Memorex for firmware version 1.64. Meanwhile you should try 2.4xDVD+R > media. Then as it's a Ricoh clone dvd+rw-booktype might work with your > unit. See "Caompatibility: caveat lector" on dvd+rw-tools page for > further details. A.
thanks andy. i wrote memorex this morning, and incredibly, they've already written back. they say they are currently 'evaluating' the 1.64 release, and it will be released 'in a couple weeks'. jeff -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
