On Tue, 2 Apr 2002, Vikram Patel wrote:

> 
> I want to use cdrecord to do daily backups. i am running into a small snag. I have 
>to delete the cd before i can write to it. What are the options for cdrecord to 
>overwrite in one command. right now i have created a script to first delete all the 
>data on cd and then write. This script is being executed via cron job. My main 
>concern is if for some reason the cdwrite fails. I have deleted my previous days 
>backup. Then would be left with no backup. 

 If the write fails, you'd probably be screwed anyway.  Get two CD-RW
discs and alternate (or four and do a weekly plus a daily ...)




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