Posted by xeaglecrest on 08/19/07 13:14

Paul Heslop wrote:
>
> I just bought a new external LG multi format drive, my first dvd
> writer. I am not too bothered about being able to burn to RAM discs
> but I have a stand alone recorder which uses them so I'd at least be
> able to play them if needed, where at the moment I just see files on
> the discs. How do I get this to work?
>
> I tried last night to install incd, which would apparently be needed
> to burn to RAM discs properly but with it installed the drive didn't
> want to read any pre-recorded dvd, so that was straight off too.
>
> I knew this was not going to be fun, I've put off dvd burning on my pc
> for ages and my first day just confirms how awkward it feels in
> comparison to burning cd.

Most drives will not read a RAM disc. You will have to check your LG's
specs to know for sure. If it will not read any pre-recorded discs,
they something went wrong with the installation or you have a bad drive.

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