It is a frown all the time, but I fixed the problem. My drive was crap; I replaced it and now I get 5+x speeds. But thanks for asking.
On Sat, 10 Jul 2004 16:46:36 +0200, Nicos Gollan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 11:49:32 -0400 > Ryan Waye <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I have a problem: Whenever I try to rip CDs, I get extremely sluggish > > data rates (0.1x-0.3x). I know it is not a CDROM drive problem > > because it transfers my UT2004 cd in its entireity in about 2 minutes. > > Is this normal/what could be wrong? > > If you're only getting this with audio CDs, it might just be that your > drive sucks at audio. Normally, every drive should at least do >=5x, but > that may quickly get worse when the disc is bad (doesn't even need to be > a visible defect) or the drive gets slightly out of adjustment. > > When ripping a disc with grip or cdparanoia, you get smileys indicating > the read quality. What does that say? > > -- > Got Backup? > > Jabber: Shadowdancer at jabber.fsinf.de > > > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
