Volker Kuhlmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > So you think it's better to produce a definite coaster, as opposed to a > CD which will probably work? I don't.
That's a matter of preference. I still have it on by default and do a C2 scan (I have no drive capable of C1 scans) if I see that the buffer had run empty (which rarely happens, sudo cdrecord ...). > If you're concerned, you can always check afterwards whether burnfree > was needed. Of course you get better CDs without burnfree being used, > but that is a small problem when compared with buying blanks by price. Proper hardware and configuration prevent coasters in the first place. Most coasters I produced were my own clumsiness. When sharing the IDE writer's channel with a sleeping HDD, trying to read from that disk is just plain stupid because it blocks the channel for 5 - 10 seconds (which are worth 10 to 60 MB, I know no writer with buffers that large). > According to Jörg, the feature is off by default to ensure continuity > and compatibility with <whatever I've forgotten and don't care about>. > In my opinion, not a competent reason. Aside from your right to your own opinion, what does it matter if you can override the default? -- Matthias Andree
