Greetings, Am Mittwoch, 14. April 2004 14:12 schrieb Joerg Schilling: > > >I was told, that DVD-Ram is very secure because of its structure. Today a > >nearly four months old DVD-Ram failed. (Maxell, non-cartrigde version). My > >LG-4081B throw some i/o errors when I tried to dd the dvd-ram with random > >data in order to encrypt it. > >I could not see any scratches, dust or any fingerprints on the dvd. > >What might have gone wrong? How can I detect it? How do I proctect my > > other backups? > > DVD-RAM is no more secure than DVD-RW if both are not inside a cartridge. > > If you use "Formatted" DVD (non RAM) media, you of course need to make sure > that you are using Mt. Fuji (DVD-RW) or Mt. Rainier (DVD+RW), otherwise > DVD-RAM is still better.
Are you sure? Imho DVD-Ram runs some checking cycles during the recording, thus recording is slower and more secure. (Anyway, I like DVD-Ram because it can be used as an ordinary block-device, like a hd ;) ok. But what may have gone wrong? Is it a media-error or do I do have to upgrade firmware or are there any known linux-kernel issues? I cannot imaging, that storing a disc in a shelf in its Jewel-Case cause damage to the disc. However, the writing cycle four months ago have not shown any problems... Keep smiling yanosz
