On 12/17/08 1:26 PM, insightinmind of [email protected] sent
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> On Dec 17, 2008, at 12:44 PM, Dana Collins wrote:
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>>
>> Some *CDs* will not mount (to read/install software), but some will.
>> The only similar trait that the non-mounting CDs have is that they
>> host installable software that requires authorization of sorts, either
>> an active authorization (where the reg. no. needs to be logged in
>> order to proceed with installation), or a scanned activation via an
>> iLok dongle.
>
> ...
>>
>> The fix? Unplug the ethernet cable..... the CD will spin up and mount!
>>
>> Anybody else have or heard of something similar in experience? Quite
>> curious!
>
> No similar experience except I had the same 106D Pioneer in my QS
> Dual 1GHz 10.5.5 that had flaky RAM, and it (the burner) appeared to
> be going bad ... R/W was inconsistent on some / ok on others.
>
> Evidently it was the RAM issue ... Since moving it into my Yikes!, it
> appears to be fine. R/W CDs and DVDs (so far tested on a few each).
>
> Do you disconnect the ethernet when some sort of Authorization
> process might be going on, breaking the link, releasing the CD/DVD to
> continue?
>
> Thinking out load ...
>
> Bill Connelly
Hi Bill,
No, I don't "hot-disconnect" the Ethernet (which would indicate some sort of
installation was engaged, which would then mean, if I read you correctly,
that the CD successfully mounted) - I put the CD in, wait ...for
nothing...then unplug the Ethernet cable, then wait for the CD to spin.
So odd... When I am extra-energetic, I'll install a newer drive in this
one's place to see if it is (gosh I hope) a drive-specific issue.
Best regards,
Dana
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