Non-SCSI ATAPI CD burner?

[X-Window User <xwin@narya.ucsd.edu>]

Is it possible to use a non-SCSI CD recorder under hamm?  As far as I can
tell, everything assumes SCSI.  The CD-writing FAQ mentions something
about ATAPI drives circumventing the need for generic SCSI devices, but
cdwrite and cdrecord seem to demand SCSI (if not generic SCSI).

I was hoping to not have to install SCSI in this computer.  (Not to
mention remove the CD recorder that already works fine under the Win98
half of the dual boot configuration.)

If anyone can provide any help or advice or insight, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!

(Note: due to the somewhat esoteric nature of the topic, it may be
advisable to reply to me personally rather than the list.)

  --Rex Kerr, Department of Biology, UC San Diego