Re: Linux doesn't like DVD+R disks?
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On 06/12/08 07:20, Bob Cox wrote:
> On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 21:11:15 -0500, Ron Johnson (ron.l.johnson@cox.net) wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to burn an ISO to a dual-layer DVD+R disk, but these
>> programs instantly error out. growisofs successfully burns the
>> disk, but mplayer and vlc can't read them.
>>
>> Single-layer DVD-R disks work perfectly.
>>
>> Am I missing something simple?
>
> I know it is of no direct help to you, but I have successfully burned
> several DVD+R DL disks using K3b. It 'just worked' without any fiddling
> or anything. I also successfully use DVD-R single layer and DVD+RW single layer
> disks.
k3b uses wodim, just like Brasero.
When I insert a DVD-R SL, GNOME (really, whatever GNOME talks to)
recognizes that a valid disk has been inserted, and takes the
appropriate action. With DVD+R DL, nothing.
> The drive is a Pioneer DVR-115D and the disks I have been using are
> branded 'Zerodefex'. The disks are read fine by Kaffeine and Movie
> Player as well as a domestic standalone DVD player.
Mine is an ASUS DRW-1814BLT, and the disks (both DVD-R SL and DVD+R
DL) are Memorex.
> To answer your question, it seems Linux really does like DVD+R disks
> after all.
I'm using a hand-rolled kernel. Maybe I need some option? Maybe
the burner's firmware need upgrading?
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Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA USA
"Kittens give Morbo gas. In lighter news, the city of New New
York is doomed."
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