I tried it again , this time using DVD - R and the growisofs crashed again.
Here is the report: Burned media ----------------------- DVD-R Sequential Devices ----------------------- ASUS SDRW-08D1S-U 1.02 (/dev/sr0, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL) [DVD-ROM, DVD-R Sequential, DVD-R Dual Layer Sequential, DVD-R Dual Layer Jump, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW Restricted Overwrite, DVD-RW Sequential, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R Dual Layer, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW] [SAO, TAO, RAW, SAO/R96P, SAO/R96R, RAW/R16, RAW/R96P, RAW/R96R, Restricted Overwrite, Layer Jump] [%7] K3b::IsoImager ----------------------- mkisofs print size result: 2255045 (4618332160 bytes) System ----------------------- K3b Version: 2.0.2 KDE Version: 4.13.3 QT Version: 4.8.6 Kernel: 3.19.0-64-generic Used versions ----------------------- mkisofs: 1.1.11 growisofs: 7.1 growisofs ----------------------- Executing 'builtin_dd if=/dev/fd/0 of=/dev/sr0 obs=32k seek=0' /dev/sr0: "Current Write Speed" is 8.2x1352KBps. 0/4618332160 ( 0.0%) @0x, remaining ??:?? RBU 100.0% UBU 0.0% === last message repeated 2 times. === :-[ WRITE@LBA=10h failed with SK=5h/INVALID ADDRESS FOR WRITE]: Invalid argument :-( write failed: Invalid argument /dev/sr0: flushing cache /dev/sr0: updating RMA /dev/sr0: closing disc growisofs command: ----------------------- /usr/bin/growisofs -Z /dev/sr0=/dev/fd/0 -use-the-force-luke=notray -use-the-force-luke=tty -use-the-force-luke=4gms -use-the-force-luke=tracksize:2255045 -dvd-compat -speed=8 -use-the-force-luke=bufsize:32m mkisofs ----------------------- 2255045 I: -input-charset not specified, using utf-8 (detected in locale settings) Using FRED_ASTAIRE___THE_EARLY_YEA000 for /Fred Astaire - The Early Years at RKO - Disc 1 (Fred Astaire - The Early Years At RKO - Disc 2) Using ELVIS_COSTELLO___UNFAITHFUL_000 for /Elvis Costello - Unfaithful Music & Soundtrack Album (disc 2) (Elvis Costello - Unfaithful Music & Soundtrack Album (disc 1)) Using BOB_DYLAN___THE_BEST_OF_THE_000 for /Bob Dylan - The Best of The Cutting Edge 1965–1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12 (disc 2) (Bob Dylan - The Best of The Cutting Edge 1965–1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 12 (disc 1)) 0.02% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:55:23 2016 0.04% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:55:23 2016 0.07% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:55:23 2016 0.09% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:55:23 2016 0.11% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:55:23 2016 0.13% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:55:23 2016 0.16% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:55:23 2016 0.18% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:04:45 2016 0.20% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:03:43 2016 0.22% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:02:53 2016 0.24% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:02:12 2016 0.27% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:01:38 2016 0.29% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:01:09 2016 0.31% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:00:45 2016 0.33% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:00:23 2016 0.36% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 10:00:04 2016 0.38% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:59:48 2016 0.40% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:59:33 2016 0.42% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:59:20 2016 0.44% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:59:08 2016 0.47% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:58:57 2016 0.49% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:58:47 2016 0.51% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:58:38 2016 0.53% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:58:30 2016 0.55% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:58:23 2016 0.58% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:58:16 2016 0.60% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:58:09 2016 0.62% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:58:04 2016 0.64% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:57:58 2016 0.67% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:57:53 2016 0.69% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:57:48 2016 0.71% done, estimate finish Sat Jul 9 09:57:43 2016 mkisofs calculate size command: ----------------------- /usr/bin/genisoimage -gui -graft-points -print-size -quiet -volid K3b data project -volset -appid K3B THE CD KREATOR (C) 1998-2010 SEBASTIAN TRUEG AND MICHAL MALEK -publisher -preparer -sysid LINUX -volset-size 1 -volset-seqno 1 -sort /tmp/kde-robert/k3bcl7022.tmp -rational-rock -hide-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3bZW7022.tmp -joliet -joliet-long -hide-joliet-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3blH7022.tmp -no-cache-inodes -full-iso9660-filenames -iso-level 3 -path-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3brw7022.tmp mkisofs command: ----------------------- /usr/bin/genisoimage -gui -graft-points -volid K3b data project -volset -appid K3B THE CD KREATOR (C) 1998-2010 SEBASTIAN TRUEG AND MICHAL MALEK -publisher -preparer -sysid LINUX -volset-size 1 -volset-seqno 1 -sort /tmp/kde-robert/k3bjk7022.tmp -rational-rock -hide-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3bVY7022.tmp -joliet -joliet-long -hide-joliet-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3bRE7022.tmp -no-cache-inodes -full-iso9660-filenames -iso-level 3 -path-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3bMr7022.tmp This time the program lasted maybe 20 seconds longer before crashing. When it starts, it says ' searching for old session', followed by 'updating RMA' (this is new), then 'flushing the cache' then 'growisofs crashed. Checking setup and permissions were correct. Again the burner and k3b work fine doing other functions , like burning regular CD's, ripping CD's, file format conversion etc. Thanks for your attention RFD -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to dvd+rw-tools in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1598868 Title: growisofs bug Status in dvd+rw-tools package in Ubuntu: New Bug description: I am using K3b to burn data DVD's. I have been using the program for years with no problems. But now, the program will not burn data DVk3bD's. It claims to be 'flushing the cache' which I have never seen before. it then cancels without writing anything. Here is the debugging report: Burned media ----------------------- DVD+R Devices ----------------------- ASUS SDRW-08D1S-U 1.02 (/dev/sr0, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL) [DVD-ROM, DVD-R Sequential, DVD-R Dual Layer Sequential, DVD-R Dual Layer Jump, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW Restricted Overwrite, DVD-RW Sequential, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R Dual Layer, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW] [SAO, TAO, RAW, SAO/R96P, SAO/R96R, RAW/R16, RAW/R96P, RAW/R96R, Restricted Overwrite, Layer Jump] [%7] K3b::IsoImager ----------------------- mkisofs print size result: 789478 (1616850944 bytes) System ----------------------- K3b Version: 2.0.2 KDE Version: 4.13.3 QT Version: 4.8.6 Kernel: 3.19.0-64-generic Used versions ----------------------- mkisofs: 1.1.11 growisofs: 7.1 growisofs ----------------------- Executing 'builtin_dd if=/dev/fd/0 of=/dev/sr0 obs=32k seek=0' /dev/sr0: "Current Write Speed" is 8.2x1352KBps. :-[ WRITE@LBA=220h failed with SK=3h/WRITE ERROR]: Input/output error :-( write failed: Input/output error /dev/sr0: flushing cache growisofs command: ----------------------- /usr/bin/growisofs -Z /dev/sr0=/dev/fd/0 -use-the-force-luke=notray -use-the-force-luke=tty -use-the-force-luke=4gms -use-the-force-luke=tracksize:789478 -speed=8 -use-the-force-luke=bufsize:32m mkisofs ----------------------- 789478 I: -input-charset not specified, using utf-8 (detected in locale settings) 0.06% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.13% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.19% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.25% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.32% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.38% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.44% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.51% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.57% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.63% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.70% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.76% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.82% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.89% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 0.95% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 1.01% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:22:18 2016 1.08% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:50 2016 1.14% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:45 2016 1.20% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:41 2016 1.27% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:36 2016 1.33% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:33 2016 1.39% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:29 2016 1.46% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:26 2016 1.52% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:23 2016 1.58% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:21 2016 1.65% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:18 2016 1.71% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:16 2016 1.77% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:14 2016 1.84% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:12 2016 1.90% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:10 2016 1.96% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:08 2016 2.03% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:07 2016 2.09% done, estimate finish Mon Jul 4 10:23:05 2016 mkisofs calculate size command: ----------------------- /usr/bin/genisoimage -gui -graft-points -print-size -quiet -volid K3b data project -volset -appid K3B THE CD KREATOR (C) 1998-2010 SEBASTIAN TRUEG AND MICHAL MALEK -publisher -preparer -sysid LINUX -volset-size 1 -volset-seqno 1 -sort /tmp/kde-robert/k3bcF2851.tmp -rational-rock -hide-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3bcS2851.tmp -joliet -joliet-long -hide-joliet-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3bVs2851.tmp -no-cache-inodes -full-iso9660-filenames -iso-level 3 -path-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3baq2851.tmp mkisofs command: ----------------------- /usr/bin/genisoimage -gui -graft-points -volid K3b data project -volset -appid K3B THE CD KREATOR (C) 1998-2010 SEBASTIAN TRUEG AND MICHAL MALEK -publisher -preparer -sysid LINUX -volset-size 1 -volset-seqno 1 -sort /tmp/kde-robert/k3bGS2851.tmp -rational-rock -hide-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3btQ2851.tmp -joliet -joliet-long -hide-joliet-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3bmn2851.tmp -no-cache-inodes -full-iso9660-filenames -iso-level 3 -path-list /tmp/kde-robert/k3bbh2851.tmp I believe the problem lies in the growisofs program, for I have tried other burning programs and the same thing occurs To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/dvd+rw-tools/+bug/1598868/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp