On Wed, 26 Jun 2002, Matt Hyne wrote:
Has anyone successfully used a CDRW on linux for backups ?
yep. use it on a client site for user data only backups. It's a cheap
alternative to tape if you don't have a lot of data. I hope to implement
DVDRAM backup as soon as I can get hold of a drive affordably.
I am looking to buy one of the cheap LG (IDE) ones now on offer. However
the drive docs state that it is only capable of reading CDs under Linux and
you need Windows XX to record or rewrite.
Can a CDRW be formatted under Linux ?
Yes. CD blanking and formatting can be done (I don't have a cdrw myself
but Gnome Toaster has this feature). I'd be surprised if the LG
drive you mention is unsupported but consult the HCL of the distro you are
using to be sure. The LG is probably a rebadged Matsushita or something.
Examine the drive and documention to find out.
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