with windows, most people i have seen use adaptec easy-cd creator. i know
this supports iso images. of course, the linux writing apps do too.
Jim & Anne Henderson wrote:
> Thanks, guys.
>
> Formatting the CD with the HP CDWriter software makes it a DOS/Windows
> file system, and I think dragging the image there will just write it as an
> image in the DOS file system.
>
> I've tried to drag the image to an unformatted CD, but I get an error
> message.
>
> I've been to HP's home page, and found this in a FAQ:
> ============
> ISSUE: Does the included HP CD-Writer Plus software support RAW mode?
>
> SOLUTION: The included software does not support RAW mode recording. This
> method of writing does not perform any error checking or correction during
> the write process.
>
> RAW mode is implemented differently depending on the software and hardware
> used. If you are considering the purchase of third-party software, please
> verify with the software manufacturer that your model of HP CD-Writer Plus
> is supported.
>
> NOTE: Hewlett-Packard can only provide assistance for the software that
> ships with the HP CD-Writer Plus drives
> ============
>
> Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joseph Cheek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Fletch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: "Jim & Anne Henderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 12:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [rl-users] How to unpack and install
>
> > yes, the ISO image is an uncompressed cd image. this file *IS* the cd,
> at
> > least a soft copy of the cd. i'm not sure how hp cd writer works, but
> it
> > should have some provision for .iso files.
> >
> > Fletch wrote:
> >
> > > My understanding was it'd recognized the ISO 9660 standard and format
> the CD
> > > accordingly.. I'm on the mail-me-the-cd-joe plan tho :) Can't quite
> afford
> > > a burner right now. Joe?
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Jim & Anne Henderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: "Fletch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 9:37 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [rl-users] How to unpack and install
> > >
> > > > > the *.ISO file is not a compressed file/directory. It's an
> uncompressed
> > > > > CDrom. If you have a recordable CDrom with a blank CD in it, you
> should
> > > > be
> > > > > able to drag n' drop this to your CD. The CDR drivers should
> figure it
> > > > out
> > > > > and lay down the tracks. Then you can install from that newly
> created
> > > > CD.
> > > > >
> > > > On second thoughts, I'm using DirectCD with an HP CD writer, which
> makes
> > > > the CD writer look like a Win95 file system. If I drag the .iso
> file onto
> > > > it, won't it just copy it there?
> > > >
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> > --
> > thanks!
> >
> > joe
> >
> > --
> > Joseph Cheek, Sr Linux Consultant, Linuxcare | http://www.linuxcare.com/
> > Linuxcare. Support for the Revolution. | [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >
> >
> >
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thanks!
joe
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