On Mon, 8 Jun 1998, Robert Wilderspin wrote: > On 8 Jun 98 02:56:07 GMT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >I'm interested in buying a internal/ide cd writer. I'd like to be able to > >(in linux) write audio cds, direct read, speed isn't too important, and > >I'm not sure about worm vs rewritable. What is the difference (other than > >being able to erase, rewite, etc.)? > > The price, mostly. Blanks for WORM drives can cost as little as a > tenth of the cost of a rewriteable, so it doesn't matter that much if > mistakes are made in writing. The WORM drives themselves are also > slightly cheaper.
What does linux support? Or is there a standard protocol for ide? > For writing audio CDs I would recommend a WORM. That sort of data > doesn't really need the advantage of being able to remove and add new > files. Plan the compilation, write it, enjoy - at less than 1UKP per > disc. Is there a difference between the two types of disc -- do worm driver permanetly alter the disc (ie, burning holes, etc.) and do rewritable store very magnetically (like diskettes)? Thanks -Paul -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
