on 20.02.2003 13:07, Stefan Maier at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I have modified the Apple CD/DVD Driver with RES-Edit > so it can see non Apple drives and this seems to work > fine. I used to be able to copy CDs by putting the CD > that needs to be copied into the MATSHITA drive and > the blank into YAMAHA Burner. When I try this now I > get a "Could not complete last command because a MacOS > Error occurred. Result code -50" as soon as the > recording process wants to start. This problem may > come from the MATSHITA Drive when the drive is > attempting to read the disc. The Error happens both in > Toast 4.1.3 and 5.1.4.
Stefan, In general terms, this error indicates that the Matshita is being asked to do something it doesn't know how to do. This is a known conflict between the Apple CD driver version 5.3.1--and by extension, the "hacked" and FWB drivers that are modeled after it--and just about every CD writing software. The real mystery is why it worked for so long. There are several solutions, all of which involve removing the hacked driver first. If it works, the simplest is to leave a bootable CD-Rom in the tray of the reader at all times. This will read the appropriate Apple driver from the disc and load it into the System heap at startup. You can then remove the disc and insert any other; the driver will remain "loaded" until the next startup. Two possible pitfalls here: the driver may not load anyway--not something I've experienced personally, but noted on this list; the driver is not the swiftest at audio extraction--but then again, neither is the drive. Using the Toast "CD Reader" extension, that Yamaha should prove to be a much faster and more accurate ripper than the Matshita could ever hope to be, and there are many benefits to extracting to a file before burning, even if it does take an extra step. Good work takes time. One of the first upgrades, after memory, most of us have made is to replace that reader with an "Apple-ROMmed" version that can use the Apple CD/DVD driver. If you can find one, go for it; it just makes life so much simpler. Many on this list recommend Intech's "CD/DVD Speed Tools". <http://www.intechusa.com/>. This would also open up options for upgrading the Matshita to virtually any SCSI reader. [BTW, Plextor has announced that they have discontinued SCSI readers.] HTH, paul -- Paul F. Henegan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
