> What you are describing, has been explained to me as a natural process of > DVDs. It was explained to me like this. DVDs can have multiple layers. At > some point, the laser has to switch layers. It is at this point that the > pause occurs. The fact that it's at the same place every time suggests this > to me. So, has the advice I've been given correct, or am I misleading > another unlucky soul as I have been mislead? :-)
In the old days you had double-sided DVD's (written data on each side) which did require the lasers to switch... Now though almost all DVD's (besides something like an superdrive made DVD) are made as dual-layered DVD's: if I remember correctly the laser focuses itself just a little differently to be able to read the layer it wants. If you're using a double sided DVD, it shouldn't hang but rather spit it out with a message asking you to flip it over and reinsert it (I have an old stargate one that does this). The laser refocusing in newer ones shouldn't even be noticeable at all. Unfortunately Jon you're kind of screwed- DVD's in OSX are a dream, but in OS9 they leave a lot to be desired. I honestly (and I tried, believe me) could never really get it to work using 9.0 and below (gave up and used my PC). It showed all the symptoms you're describing- I'd have to reboot the computer 4-6 times to get through a movie due to a hard lockup. It may be hardware related, the pismo's have more issues than I can keep track of, but it could just be the crappy OS9 DVD player. Heh, surprised apple never got sued about it, I know I wasn't the only one who could never get it to work. Michael Bryan Bell ------------------ ICQ: 16106263 Yahoo: mhbell1 No Link for you! AIM: drunkenbatman -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
