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It will NOT read: Audio CD's burned cd's of data files including simple .txt files or .mp3 files When one of these type are installed, it does attempt some read (I can hear the drive surging) but eventually it stops and nothing further happens.
I have no idea where to start to "fix" this. I'd just as soon leave both devices attached, for copying data cd's to DVD for example. But since it seems that the DVD recorder/reader works for DVD's and the CDROM device works for CD's I'm loathe to remove the CDROM from the system.
Anyone give me a push regarding where I start with trying to sort out something like this?
Looks like hw problem with your DVD device. As far as I recall, different types (or lengths or whatever) are used for reading dvd, cd-rom, and recorded cds. So some part of the device is not working. Try installing this device in different machine and try.
Sunny
Thanks Sunny, I think you nailed it. I put this thing in a Winders box and the bios sees it, but it won't read a disc or anything. It would have never occurred to me that the DVD part of a drive could work while a CD part would not.... but that seems to be it. Anyone have recommendations for an up-to-date DVD burner that supports all flavors of DVD that works well with Linux? I looked at the "junkyard site" that I buy cheap stuff from and they've got drives they're calling dual layer or double layer drives.... is that the new ones that burn on both sides? (site is short on details) Thanks for any tips. I'm trying to rebuild the box now from scratch and need to get something purchased pronto. ----------------------------- In a world without walls or fences, who needs Windows or Gates? Registered Linux User #287453 ------------------------------ -- ______________________________________________ Check out the latest SMS services @ http://www.linuxmail.org This allows you to send and receive SMS through your mailbox. Powered by Outblaze