Re: mkdir on dvd+rw

[Wackojacko <wackojacko32@ntlworld.com>]

Kevin Mark wrote:
> On Fri, Sep 15, 2006 at 11:53:18AM -0700, Fred J. wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > using debian/testing 2.6.15
> > cannot I use a dvd+rw as a hard drive? I mean, to
> > make directories,
> > move files around,
> > change content of a file,
> > ...?
> >
> > I just copied "or should I say burned" some files using
> > growisofs -Z /dev/cdrom1 -R -J /some/files
> >
> > how can I place them in a directory on the dvd+rw media?
> Hi Fred,
> this is what I understand:
> 1) locate some files are your computer (F)
> 2) copy these files to a pre-determined place (move F to P)
> 3) use a command to make an ISO image using this pre-determined place as
> the location for the files you want to burn 
> (mkisofs with P to produce my.iso)
> 4) use a command to burn this ISO image file on a cd or dvd disk 
> (burn my.iso to /dev/dvd)
> Thus you can not simply 'make a directory' on a dvd.
> cheers,
> Kev
> ps. there is a way to 'graft' files on, but that is more complicated

If your dvd drive supports them try using DVD-Ram disks as these can be 
used just like a HDD.  Of course it depends on what you what to do with 
the files, if you want to share them this may not be possible, but back 
ups are OK.

HTH

Wackojacko