K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

[kbunt]

Re: K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

Use these settings to ensure a good burn:

Settings -> Advanced
[x] Do not eject medium after write process

For e.g.. - DVD Project:
Writing
Writing Mode: Auto
[x] Create image
[x] Remove image
[x] Verify written data
Misc
Multisession Mode
No Multisession
Select 'No Multisession'

Burn at lowest speed to be safe

You should be able to enable/check 'verify' (with above settings) and it should work.

[andybleaden]

Re: K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

I guess that we must use k3b for different things. I have never used the verifying tool as I have had so little coasters in my time that it has never been as issue. Whether I burn data cds, iso, audio cds, data dvds, dvd video....they all work and work fine and dandy. I will however try the verification test to see what result I get. I also do not use multi-session anymore since getting USB pen drives which do the same for me as old multi-session cds used to.

I do notice that the dvd burning ( data dvd) does not eject automatically anymore and the progress bar says it is at 50% but the detailed guide above says it is complete so assumed the other 50% would be if you want it verified. Maybe considering your points that may not be the case.

As for the faster burn speed issue. Over the years I have tried the fastest and the slowest speeds on various occasions ( depending what time I had or how much of a rollicking I would get off wifey if the disc skipped during a film!)

[Snowhog]

Re: K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

I've used K3b, and nothing but K3b, since installing Kubuntu (initially, Feisty Fawn). I used to verify after a burn, and did get reported 'errors' and would reburn. I followed the advice and set the write speed to 4x. For quiet some time now, I just accept the K3b defaults, and I don't verify, and I haven't had any problems burning LiveCDs.

So, you might want to try doing the same - accept the defaults and don't verify. If the K3b reports success at the end of the burn, fire up the new CD/DVD and see if it works.

[kbunt]

Re: K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

All those options may work perfectly fine. I just suggested the one series of settings previously if you wanted to 'verify.' I had that suggested to me and found that it is very reliable so far. No errors even after it's verified. I've used various discs, too. Taiyo Yuden DVDs and CDs, TDK discs, Verbatim, Maxell...etc. No problems yet...knock on wood.

[maestrobwh1]

Re: K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

I have run into this more than I would have to say. I have managed to fix it by doing the following: Open a terminal and

sudo chmod 4755 /usr/bin/cdrecord
sudo chmod 4755 /usr/bin/cdrecord.mmap
sudo chmod 4755 /usr/bin/X11/cdrecord.mmap
sudo chmod 4755 /usr/bin/cdrdao
sudo chmod 4755 /usr/bin/X11/cdrdao
sudo chmod 4755 /usr/bin/wodim

One of two of these will issue a warning that no such file exists, so not necessary to put it in, but I always forget which ones are not needed.

restart k3b...

If I notice k3b upgrades, or any of the related burning packages, I just do this to make sure I don't waste a CD.

[Epunk]

Re: K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

Last night I tried to rip a CD using it. After about 5 seconds, it ejected the CD, continued "ripping" for about a minute until it "finished", and then told me it was successful. Nothing but static in the tracks, of course. Tried a different CD with the same exact outcome. I was quite amused by what K3B considers a success. How it could not realize there was no longer a disk before it was barely even into the first track is beyond me. That's not bad codecs, its just bad programming. Figured I'd give it a try, but no thanks, I'll stick to Nero.

[kbunt]

Re: K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

Epunk, before you give up, I suggest you read my previous post about recommended settings and then try it with some cheap CD media.

Believe me, I've ripped into k3b many times but I found those settings to get me reliable burns so far. Try a few burns with those settings with some cheap media and if you still have trouble, you can go back to Nero. Up to you, though. I felt like giving up and using Nero but now I have good burns on CD or DVD media in k3b.

[Fredh]

Re: K3b makes coasters, nero writes cd.'s

fred3@fredws2:~$ sudo chmod 4755 /usr/bin/cdrecord.mmap
chmod: Zugriff auf „/usr/bin/cdrecord.mmap“ nicht möglich: No such file or directory
fred3@fredws2:~$ sudo chmod 4755 /usr/bin/X11/cdrecord.mmap
chmod: Zugriff auf „/usr/bin/X11/cdrecord.mmap“ nicht möglich: No such file or directory

Can burn iso's but no data