testing a drive

is there a program out there (dos, linux, windows) that allows us to test a cdrw and/or dvd+-rw drive for proper operation. sony seems to have one for their drive, but it seems that ID devices should be able to be tested genericly. John Sowden American Sentry Systems. Inc. 1221 Andersen Drive San Rafael, CA 94901 U.L. Listed Central Station Alarm Service Serving the San Francisco Bay Area Since 1967 mail@americansentry.net http://www.americansentry.net