Re: cd writers & linux
On Mon, 8 Jun 1998, Robert Wilderspin wrote:
> On 8 Jun 98 02:56:07 GMT, paul@3dillusion.com wrote:
>
> >I'm interested in buying a internal/ide cd writer. I'd like to be able to
> >(in linux) write audio cds, direct read, speed isn't too important, and
> >I'm not sure about worm vs rewritable. What is the difference (other than
> >being able to erase, rewite, etc.)?
>
> The price, mostly. Blanks for WORM drives can cost as little as a
> tenth of the cost of a rewriteable, so it doesn't matter that much if
> mistakes are made in writing. The WORM drives themselves are also
> slightly cheaper.
What does linux support? Or is there a standard protocol for ide?
> For writing audio CDs I would recommend a WORM. That sort of data
> doesn't really need the advantage of being able to remove and add new
> files. Plan the compilation, write it, enjoy - at less than 1UKP per
> disc.
Is there a difference between the two types of disc -- do worm driver
permanetly alter the disc (ie, burning holes, etc.) and do rewritable
store very magnetically (like diskettes)?
Thanks
-Paul
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