Re: CD Problem

Q:

I think you are correct, but I guess I've gotten stubborn in trying to solve
this.

I like the convenience of being able to just write to a CD and transport
just the CD.

I also wanted to b/u on the CD and store them in my safe deposit box.

I do have a flash key (key-sized) USB memory stick and that is very nice,
too.

Mel



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> "MB_" <mel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I'm having a strange CD problem.
>>
>> On my Dell desktop, I use Roxio and have formatted RW disks. In this way,
>> I can save data and read/write as if it were a floppy.
>>
>> OK, I got a new Inspiron notebook. I couldn't get the Sonic DLA software
>> to write to those disks. It kept saying they were read only. After
>> reading up on matters (in fact posting on this newsgroup), I realized I
>> needed UDF packet-writing software and I installed the NERO software.
>>
>> SUCCESS!! I put the CD in the notebook and it would read/write perfectly.
>>
>> BUT NOW, those same CD's will not work on my desktop. The drive just
>> flashes and I have to shut the computer down and reboot just to quickly
>> press the button and eject the CD. The CD works fine on the notebook.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>> Mel
>>
>>
>
> You are discovering the reason that experience users abhor, detest, and
> are revolted by CD-RW, UDF, and the inherent lack of flexibility (and
> don't mention the extreme cost) of packet writing.
>
> For the cost of your CD-RW disks, you can purchase a USB hard drive for
> archiving and data transfer. Trust me (heh!), you'll never, ever, for all
> eternity, miss CD-RW.
>
> Q
>


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