DVD burner not loading new discs
 

Hello All,

I'm pretty sure that this problem was self-inflicted...but only for
the following reason:


When a new DVD disc is in the drive, it'll "try" to load but nada,
When the computer reboots to try an .iso, it'll load fine.

The self-infliction most likely happened while I was trying to "explore"
burning discs in different formats after converting the files (visual
and audio). Now, weeks later I'm finally getting really upset with
myself and turning to you for help.


Perhaps, might an incorrect Command be being used? For example, in the
"Removable Drives and Media" in "Preferences", Blank CDs & DVDs, the
"check" is ON for Burn When Blank Is Inserted, and the commands are
showing: /usr/bin/dvdauthor & /usr/bin/brasero.


To tell the truth, I've only ever used Brasero to burn discs, so that
just goes to show ya...


Suggestions?

As always, Thanks-In-Advance.
Mischa

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On Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:04:35 -0400
mischa falkenburg <because_productions@myfairpoint.net> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I'm pretty sure that this problem was self-inflicted...but only for
> the following reason:
>
> When a new DVD disc is in the drive, it'll "try" to load but nada,
> When the computer reboots to try an .iso, it'll load fine.
>
> The self-infliction most likely happened while I was trying to "explore"
> burning discs in different formats after converting the files (visual
> and audio). Now, weeks later I'm finally getting really upset with
> myself and turning to you for help.
>
> Perhaps, might an incorrect Command be being used? For example, in the
> "Removable Drives and Media" in "Preferences", Blank CDs & DVDs, the
> "check" is ON for Burn When Blank Is Inserted, and the commands are
> showing: /usr/bin/dvdauthor & /usr/bin/brasero.
>
> To tell the truth, I've only ever used Brasero to burn discs, so that
> just goes to show ya...
>
> Suggestions?
>
> As always, Thanks-In-Advance.
> Mischa

I apologize for this silly idea, but I had trouble with Xfburn in 12.04 so installed Brasero, which worked fine for me. I haven't used Xfburn for a couple of months.

That, of course, should be a last resort and if anyone can solve the problem in a more direct fashion that should be preferred.

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On 08/30/2012 10:50 PM, bob wrote:


On Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:04:35 -0400
mischa falkenburg <because_productions@myfairpoint.net> wrote:


Hello All,

I'm pretty sure that this problem was self-inflicted...but only for
the following reason:

When a new DVD disc is in the drive, it'll "try" to load but nada,
When the computer reboots to try an .iso, it'll load fine.

The self-infliction most likely happened while I was trying to "explore"
burning discs in different formats after converting the files (visual
and audio). Now, weeks later I'm finally getting really upset with
myself and turning to you for help.

Perhaps, might an incorrect Command be being used? For example, in the
"Removable Drives and Media" in "Preferences", Blank CDs & DVDs, the
"check" is ON for Burn When Blank Is Inserted, and the commands are
showing: /usr/bin/dvdauthor & /usr/bin/brasero.

To tell the truth, I've only ever used Brasero to burn discs, so that
just goes to show ya...

Suggestions?

As always, Thanks-In-Advance.
Mischa

I apologize for this silly idea, but I had trouble with Xfburn in 12.04 so installed Brasero, which worked fine for me. I haven't used Xfburn for a couple of months.

That, of course, should be a last resort and if anyone can solve the problem in a more direct fashion that should be preferred.

b


I should ask a question that is more direct and to the point...

Is it possible to run a diagnostic on the DVD burner?

M.

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On Fri, 31 Aug 2012, mischa falkenburg wrote:


On 08/30/2012 10:50 PM, bob wrote:


On Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:04:35 -0400
mischa falkenburg <because_productions@myfairpoint.net> wrote:


Hello All,

I'm pretty sure that this problem was self-inflicted...but only for
the following reason:

When a new DVD disc is in the drive, it'll "try" to load but nada,
When the computer reboots to try an .iso, it'll load fine.

The self-infliction most likely happened while I was trying to "explore"
burning discs in different formats after converting the files (visual
and audio). Now, weeks later I'm finally getting really upset with
myself and turning to you for help.

Perhaps, might an incorrect Command be being used? For example, in the
"Removable Drives and Media" in "Preferences", Blank CDs & DVDs, the
"check" is ON for Burn When Blank Is Inserted, and the commands are
showing: /usr/bin/dvdauthor & /usr/bin/brasero.

To tell the truth, I've only ever used Brasero to burn discs, so that
just goes to show ya...

Suggestions?

As always, Thanks-In-Advance.
Mischa
I apologize for this silly idea, but I had trouble with Xfburn in 12.04 so
installed Brasero, which worked fine for me. I haven't used Xfburn for a
couple of months.


That, of course, should be a last resort and if anyone can solve the
problem in a more direct fashion that should be preferred.


b


I should ask a question that is more direct and to the point...

Is it possible to run a diagnostic on the DVD burner?

M.


I don't know but i have had the same problem as yourself from time to time (if
that's any consolation). Brasero mostly ok until 10.04 [i couldn't select a slow
speed to burn iso i recall] when i switched back to k3b. I don't understand why
xubuntu sometimes has Xfburn on one release and then Brasero on the next. Due to
this i've stayed with k3b for 12.04.


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On 08/31/2012 07:07 PM, James Freer wrote:

On Fri, 31 Aug 2012, mischa falkenburg wrote:


On 08/30/2012 10:50 PM, bob wrote:


On Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:04:35 -0400
mischa falkenburg <because_productions@myfairpoint.net> wrote:


Hello All,

I'm pretty sure that this problem was self-inflicted...but only
for
the following reason:

When a new DVD disc is in the drive, it'll "try" to load but nada,
When the computer reboots to try an .iso, it'll load fine.

The self-infliction most likely happened while I was trying to
"explore"
burning discs in different formats after converting the files (visual
and audio). Now, weeks later I'm finally getting really upset with
myself and turning to you for help.

Perhaps, might an incorrect Command be being used? For example, in the
"Removable Drives and Media" in "Preferences", Blank CDs & DVDs, the
"check" is ON for Burn When Blank Is Inserted, and the commands are
showing: /usr/bin/dvdauthor & /usr/bin/brasero.

To tell the truth, I've only ever used Brasero to burn discs, so that
just goes to show ya...

Suggestions?

As always, Thanks-In-Advance.
Mischa

I apologize for this silly idea, but I had trouble with Xfburn in
12.04 so installed Brasero, which worked fine for me. I haven't used
Xfburn for a couple of months.

That, of course, should be a last resort and if anyone can solve the
problem in a more direct fashion that should be preferred.

b


I should ask a question that is more direct and to the point...

Is it possible to run a diagnostic on the DVD burner?

M.


I don't know but i have had the same problem as yourself from time to
time (if that's any consolation). Brasero mostly ok until 10.04 [i
couldn't select a slow speed to burn iso i recall] when i switched back
to k3b. I don't understand why xubuntu sometimes has Xfburn on one
release and then Brasero on the next. Due to this i've stayed with k3b
for 12.04.


Don't you have to load the rest of KDE in order to install it?? Ric


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On Fri, 31 Aug 2012, Ric Moore wrote:


On 08/31/2012 07:07 PM, James Freer wrote:

On Fri, 31 Aug 2012, mischa falkenburg wrote:


On 08/30/2012 10:50 PM, bob wrote:


On Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:04:35 -0400
mischa falkenburg <because_productions@myfairpoint.net> wrote:


Hello All,

I'm pretty sure that this problem was self-inflicted...but only
for
the following reason:

When a new DVD disc is in the drive, it'll "try" to load but nada,
When the computer reboots to try an .iso, it'll load fine.

The self-infliction most likely happened while I was trying to
"explore"
burning discs in different formats after converting the files (visual
and audio). Now, weeks later I'm finally getting really upset with
myself and turning to you for help.

Perhaps, might an incorrect Command be being used? For example, in the
"Removable Drives and Media" in "Preferences", Blank CDs & DVDs, the
"check" is ON for Burn When Blank Is Inserted, and the commands are
showing: /usr/bin/dvdauthor & /usr/bin/brasero.

To tell the truth, I've only ever used Brasero to burn discs, so that
just goes to show ya...

Suggestions?

As always, Thanks-In-Advance.
Mischa

I apologize for this silly idea, but I had trouble with Xfburn in
12.04 so installed Brasero, which worked fine for me. I haven't used
Xfburn for a couple of months.

That, of course, should be a last resort and if anyone can solve the
problem in a more direct fashion that should be preferred.

b


I should ask a question that is more direct and to the point...

Is it possible to run a diagnostic on the DVD burner?

M.


I don't know but i have had the same problem as yourself from time to
time (if that's any consolation). Brasero mostly ok until 10.04 [i
couldn't select a slow speed to burn iso i recall] when i switched back
to k3b. I don't understand why xubuntu sometimes has Xfburn on one
release and then Brasero on the next. Due to this i've stayed with k3b
for 12.04.


Don't you have to load the rest of KDE in order to install it?? Ric


Am i following the "Sin of Stupidity"

One annoying thing with linux is occasionaly there is an app like this one that
is worth installing from the alternative desktop so there are more dependencies
than one would like. But it's certainly not the rest of kde... 'runtime-kde' is
installed i noticed.


I see little difference between functionality with Xfburn and Brasero but they
do seem to have trouble every so often - each xubuntu release seems to switch
between the two. k3b is what i call a 'mature' app - widely used and doesn't
have problems that i know off. With linux nothing is quite perfect but xubuntu
i've found has some nice surprises - Bulk Rename for example is a nice 'Fit for
purpose' app... free of 'eye candy' but it's better than kRename. Essential for
all those photos.


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On 09/01/2012 01:36 AM, James Freer wrote:

On Fri, 31 Aug 2012, Ric Moore wrote:



Am i following the "Sin of Stupidity"


Nah! You're good!


One annoying thing with linux is occasionaly there is an app like this
one that is worth installing from the alternative desktop so there are
more dependencies than one would like. But it's certainly not the rest
of kde... 'runtime-kde' is installed i noticed.

I see little difference between functionality with Xfburn and Brasero
but they do seem to have trouble every so often - each xubuntu release
seems to switch between the two. k3b is what i call a 'mature' app -
widely used and doesn't have problems that i know off.


It's funny, for awhile k3b was broken and cursed, so everyone headed off
to use Brasero. Then it broke and the tide receded back to k3b. It seems
they trade places in the heart and minds depending on which runs
reliably at the time, routinely. At least we have the choices!


A good question, IMHO, is ignorance seeking to be overcome. No ~trace~
of stupidity there. I salute you sir.


Just checked and to install k3b it drags in nepomuk. Sorry, won't have
that. You don't need to reference/catalog/database the entire install on
your machine to burn a simple CD/DVD. It also drags in phonon, and I
already have alsa and pulse installed, so I hate when they do that,
adding another sound server to the pile. I have no clue why they just
can't use pulse and not re-invent the wheel. Scruum. Ric



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On Sat, 1 Sep 2012, Ric Moore wrote:


On 09/01/2012 01:36 AM, James Freer wrote:

On Fri, 31 Aug 2012, Ric Moore wrote:



Am i following the "Sin of Stupidity"


Nah! You're good!


One annoying thing with linux is occasionaly there is an app like this
one that is worth installing from the alternative desktop so there are
more dependencies than one would like. But it's certainly not the rest
of kde... 'runtime-kde' is installed i noticed.

I see little difference between functionality with Xfburn and Brasero
but they do seem to have trouble every so often - each xubuntu release
seems to switch between the two. k3b is what i call a 'mature' app -
widely used and doesn't have problems that i know off.


It's funny, for awhile k3b was broken and cursed, so everyone headed off to
use Brasero. Then it broke and the tide receded back to k3b. It seems they
trade places in the heart and minds depending on which runs reliably at the
time, routinely. At least we have the choices!Ric


I'm sure you're right about k3b... it's my reserve for Brasero and Xfburn. They
do seem to have their 'dips'.


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On 09/01/2012 02:44 PM, James Freer wrote:

On Sat, 1 Sep 2012, Ric Moore wrote:


On 09/01/2012 01:36 AM, James Freer wrote:

On Fri, 31 Aug 2012, Ric Moore wrote:



Am i following the "Sin of Stupidity"


Nah! You're good!


One annoying thing with linux is occasionaly there is an app like this
one that is worth installing from the alternative desktop so there are
more dependencies than one would like. But it's certainly not the rest
of kde... 'runtime-kde' is installed i noticed.

I see little difference between functionality with Xfburn and Brasero
but they do seem to have trouble every so often - each xubuntu release
seems to switch between the two. k3b is what i call a 'mature' app -
widely used and doesn't have problems that i know off.


It's funny, for awhile k3b was broken and cursed, so everyone headed
off to use Brasero. Then it broke and the tide receded back to k3b.
It seems they trade places in the heart and minds depending on which
runs reliably at the time, routinely. At least we have the choices!Ric


I'm sure you're right about k3b... it's my reserve for Brasero and
Xfburn. They do seem to have their 'dips'.


james

Are you ALL telling me that the problem is BECAUSE of the software, and
NOT the hardware?


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Ric

Just checked and to install k3b it drags in nepomuk. Sorry, won't have that.
You don't need to reference/catalog/database the entire install on your
machine to burn a simple CD/DVD. It also drags in phonon, and I already have
alsa and pulse installed, so I hate when they do that, adding another sound
server to the pile. I have no clue why they just can't use pulse and not
re-invent the wheel. Scruum. Ric


I've just had a look too - i've only recently installed 12.04. It would seem
that k3b has changed quite a lot... i don't want nepomuk either. So should there
be a problem with Brasero and/or Xfburn again it would seem the CLI ones need to
be used - cdw, cdrskin, burn and xorriso. There the only ones i can find so i'll
have to have an experiment.


james

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