In <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, on 10/09/98 at 09:47 AM, David Warnock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
>Hi, >I need to add a CD Writer to my system. Can anyone give me a >recommendation for a very reliable and fast writer (I only need writeable >not re-writeable). I am only interested in a SCSI interface and would >prefer an internal unit. SCSI is a good idea. I have heard of timing problems with other interfaces. >What software do I need? Is it included in Hamm? Yes. The "cdrecord" package provides cd-recording software. And there's xcdroast if you want a gui version. Make sure your kernel is compiled with "scsi generic" support. Read the "CD-Writing HOWTO" in /usr/doc/HOWTO >For the record (in case it affects anything) I have 2 adaptec scsi cards >both 2940's one is scsi 2 and the other scsi 3. The scsi 2 has a jaz >drive on it and the scsi 3 my hard disk. Whatever card you connect the writer to, make sure all other devices on the same bus support scsi disconnect. A device that doesn't support disconnect can block the scsi bus for a long time, possibly ruining the burn. The same goes for the device you read from (typically the harddisk). For 2940-adapters have bios settings where you may check up on the disconnect settings. Most devices support disconnect, but some old cd-roms and possibly others doesn't. Helge Hafting
