Using Optorite DVD writer which is DVD-R, DVE+R, DVD-RW & DVD+RW compatible.
X-CD-Roast 0.98alpha14 with cdrecord-prodvd-2.01a12-i586-pc-linux-gnu installed.
Memorex DVD-R writes O.K.
Unbranded (datasafe) DVD+RW writes O.K.
Now here's the problem - Packard Bell DVD-RW's cause a complete lock up, Caps lock & Scroll lock flash and only reboot clears it.
The same DVD-RWs work in Win98 with the supplied software.
I read that some drives/media/Linux DVD writing software combinations don't play nicely together so I'm wondering if it is the DVDs but before I buy any more, has anybody got DVD-RWs to work ?
DVD+RW is the way to go, since it supports random r/w, which means you can place a file system on a DVD+RW blank and use it as a 4.4GB demountable medium with the normal file drag & drop, delete, etc. Optical technology has finally arrived!
Firstly, alter your /etc/fstab for the DVD writer to provide options rw and noatime. These work in kernel 2.4, but curiously didn't make it into 2.6. Secondly, make a file system on it using one of the mk???fs utilities. I prefer a UDF file system, but you will have to compile your own mkudffs. UDF is the file system used for DVD movies.
Also do a google search on 'growisofs' and read all about DVD+RW. Download the tools. growisofs is an extremely useful and simple DVD utility and replaces cdrecord, etc for DVDs.
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Ron. [Melbourne, Australia]
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