> - Is writing of DVDs supported on alpha architecture, and if yes, is it > still `buggy' or ok?
As for dvd+rw-tools. There were couple of success reports from Alpha Linux users and I see no reason why it should be more "buggy" or less ok on Alpha Linux than on any other Linux (or other supported architecture for that matter). > For cdrecord-prodvd I do not see alpha/linux architecture. For > dvd+rw-tools I have built my own backport from the debian/sid package, > but got the following errors compiling: > growisofs.c: In function `setup_fds': > growisofs.c:503: warning: cast from pointer to integer of different size Note that those are not errors, but warnings. I can assure that they don't affect functionality of dvd+rw-tools and the latter should perform as intended. I can also add that warning will be eliminated in next update. > - Can I put the DVD writer on the Promise controller? > I know that there are some controllers which do not accept CDROM > drives (my HPT eg). I have no comment on this. > - Finally, which DVD writer could you recommend? The market is not very mature and it's apparently possible to run into trouble with virtually any unit. By "trouble" I mean media problems, poorly supported media in firmware, which manifest themselves in most bizarre ways. > Our main/only usage will be for backing up ^^^^^^^^^^ Just pick brand-name unit and stick to brand name media. > - Do you know a `good' backup program for DVD? Keep in mind that this is a *discussion* forum. Define "backup program" and then define "'good' backup program." Think about what's so special about DVD in context of these two definitions. Which backup programs did you use so far? Were they 'good'? Think about why can't you use then with DVD? A. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]