[mythtv-users] Reliable, proven dual-layer burn capable DVD for Ubuntu?

John Drescher drescherjm at gmail.com
Fri Jul 4 15:19:50 UTC 2008


On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM, Scott Traurig <straurig at comcast.net> wrote:
> Not really off-topic since I'm using Myth to burn all my DVDs!
>
> Can anyone recommend a good, reliable and proven dual-layer burning solution
> for Ubuntu? Drive + media.
>
> I've got some el-cheapo DVD drive that came with the machine and it is
> claimed to be dual-layer-burn capable and indeed Ubuntu sees that. The whole
> mess will dutifully attempt to make one but the result is not quite a
> coaster but darn close (it will play crazily for a minute or so but that's
> it). To it's credit the drive does everything else fine, but I'd really like
> to be able to make dual-layer DVDs.
>
I have had some success with LITE-ON and Samsung burners both can be
had for around $30US. Are you looking to play back on the same
computer or a standalone player?

John


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