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re format CD R/W

Asked by Louy Trammell

need to (re) format a used CD R/W disc. Have tried FAQ but nothing there. Thanks, L. Trammell

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Best Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#1

Tools -> erase
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Brasero

Or using dvd+rw-tools.
http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-linux-write-burn-data-to-dvd-or-dvdrw.html

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marcus aurelius (adbiz) said : 		#2

you don't need to (re)format cd-rw's like you do floppy or hard disks. you just erase the cd and write over it.

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Louy Trammell (ltrammell-wtconnect) said : 		#3

Thanks for the help. Found the "blank cd" button and it solved my problem.