Date: Fri, 04 May 2007 17:03:38 -0400 From: Christopher Sean Hilton <chris@vindaloo.com> To: dave@transducertech.com Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Easiest method to install a DVD writer Message-ID: <1178312618.1313.8.camel@dagobah.vindaloo.com> In-Reply-To: <S367724AbXECQkq/20070503164046Z%2B10806@lmg09.affinity.com> References: <S367724AbXECQkq/20070503164046Z%2B10806@lmg09.affinity.com>
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On Thu, 2007-05-03 at 09:40 -0700, dave@transducertech.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a desktop Compaq computer running the latest stable version of
> FreeBSD. I want to install a DVD writer to use for backups (either internal
> or USB). Can someone recommend the easiest method to do this by? Is there a
> list of supported DVD writers for the latest stable version of FreeBSD? I
> don't want to spend a lot of time configuring it. I just want to install
> something I know will work, with minimal need for configuration. Also, will
> I need special software to do the actual writing? If so, what free software
> works well and is easy to use? Suggestions? Success stories?
>
I just picked up a Sony DRX-S50U from Staples on Wednesday. When I
tested it with growisofs and a DVD+RW it worked fine. This is an
external USB unit which is pretty small actually.
-- Chris
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