----- Original Message ----- From: Victoria Brandon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Hi list -- > > This question probably falls into the "everybody knows the answer already" > category (sorry!): is it necessary to install separate software to burn CDs? > I'm running 9.2.2 on a B&W G3 at the moment, want to move on to OS X once I > get some more RAM & a bigger HD into it, AND to get a CDRW that will > function on one OS or the other. Tried a Sony internal that would NOT run at > all no matter how the jumpers were set (much less burn anything, never got > far enough even to test it out) so have been comparison shopping for an > external model but have the hazy recollection that without Toast it won't > function either. What's the story? > > TIA. > > Best, > Victoria Victoria, the story is that OSX will support a great many CD burners using the Patchburn program. Toast will support most burners without any other drivers in OS9 and OSX. Otherwise you might visit the compatibility database at xlr8yourmac.com. Here is the url for that database: http://forums.xlr8yourmac.com/drivedb/search.drivedb.lasso As I mentioned before, the LiteOn CDRW's that OWC sells work just fine in the B&W and they are bootable as well. Not pushing OWC on you, but I believe in supporting good companies and I think OWC is one. Just a message from Doug... -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
