Thank you Ron for the info on cdwriter programs,
I've yet to master writing a multisession CDRW.
I sure would like a way to backup my files.
Vern
Ron Stodden wrote:
>
> Ron Johnson wrote:
>
> > Question, though: why is /dev/sr0 mounted ro, even though it
> > is a CD-RW?
>
> Because there is NO kernel support (yet?) for writing to CDROM
> devices - only reading is supported, hence the r in sr0 (scsi read
> zero).
>
> For CD writing software the kernel is bypassed and the cdwriter
> software contains its own hardware drivers and interfaces directly to
> the CD-R or CD-RW device, which should NOT be mounted at the time. I
> would NOT attempt to concurrently read and write a CD-R or CD-RW.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Ron. [AU] - sent by Linux.
