Re: cd-rw's
kinda depends on what kinda cd-rw ur using. the cd-writing in linux isn't
directly handled by the kernel but by a program such as cdrecord and it's
frontend xcdroast. unfortunately, last i looked these programs only
supported scsi. if you're using a scsi device then you're fine. just read
the cd-writing-howto and you're away. if ur using atapi there's a little
more to do before going straight to the howto. first you need to recompile
you're kernel so it supports generic scsi devices, turn off ide cdrom
support and turn on ide-scsi emulation. this should make your atapi
cd burner appear to be scsi. note: once you do this you'll have to configure
any programs that point toward cdrom devices such as /dev/hdc (also /dev/cdrom
points to a /dev/hd* file) to point toward scsi cdrom devices such as /dev/scd0.
once that's done you can go to the howto doco and go from there. if you want to
know more, make sure your cd-writing howto is the latest since the old one
that comes with slink doesn't cover atapi/ide very well.
good luck!
from
da Bobstopper
----------------------Original Message------------------
Is debian set to use cd-rw from the install?
(IE. Do you need to simply install the necessary packages, or re-compile the
kernal?)
- Dan
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