On Sunday 08 Feb 2004 19:02, Ron Stodden wrote: > Poogle wrote: > > 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.
Thanks Ron, I'll give it a go when I get a little more time -- http://www.poogle.co.uk
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