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using a wr cd to save data

Asked by tls

I'm new at using CD's to save my work. I'm trying to figure out why you can save and edit on both floppy's and flash drivers but not on WR CD's. Is there something special that you need to do when you get ready to save your work so it doesn't save in read only format?

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Vihar (vmankov) said : 		#1

Yes, the RW has to be formated additionaly for the purpose to be used in the way of USB's or floppys.
The usual way of recording data to CD or DWD is not like in USB or floppys which have sectors.
I don't use CD RW in this way because with USB it is much faster and comfortable, just bye one of 2GB and you'll have approx. 2 CDs in your pocket. It lasts longer than CD RW i think.

I remember there was an option in Nero for creating RWs that can be used the way you are asking about. There is a Linux version just serch the web with "Nero for Linux" phrase.
Im not sure but may be GnomeBaker and K3b have this option too. You can find them in Add/Remove or Synaptic.

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Best Jeruvy (jeruvy) said : 		#2

Well you can but a couple pointers.

1. To use a CD/DVD as a RW media the disc's must be REWRITABLE, and not 'session finished'. So you need to buy a special type of disc and use those, and leave the 'multi-session' open. They tend to be pricier than regular burnable disc's.

2. Using multi-session discs can be troublesome, as they sometimes get corrupted or simply stop writing if an error occurs. Disc's started on one burner sometimes can fault on other burners if the session is not finaled.

3. For the cost, I'd stick to DVD-R's and burn what you need. If you just need RW media, I'd not use opticals instead I'd be using flash drives. Better support, less hassle, more joy :)

Good luck.

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tls (treanettasmith) said : 		#3

Thanks Jeruvy, that solved my question.