This link may help you http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-hardware-18/linux-dual-layer-dvd-387377/
On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 4:30 PM, Rob Gom <rgom.deb...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > I use Debian system with KDE3, only partially updated to SID > (originally SID based, two years ago), with kernel 2.6.32. I can write > single layer DVDs with no problems (using k3b). > When trying to record dual layer, my drive starts humming (disc > rotating at high speed), then after few minutes k3b reports I/O > problem (in record preparation stage). > Then /var/log/dmesg contains some messages like "HAL timed out waiting > 120s" and some kernel callstacks. > > I'm not currently at this computer, but I'm seeking for an advice > where to look further. How to check if that's hw issue (drive, > motherboard ...), kernel or userspace problem. > > Could you share any hints with me? > > Regards, > Robert > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact > listmas...@lists.debian.org > Archive: > http://lists.debian.org/aanlktikbftw-gmn-d_i6h9mo_d=zrj855ehb5b+fr...@mail.gmail.com > > -- Wishing you the very best of everything, always!!! Kousik Maiti(কৌশিক মাইতি) Registered Linux User #474025 Registered Ubuntu User # 28654
