CD- DVD ISO burning program that supports slow speeds

[jukingeo]

Hello, I am looking for a free ISO CD - DVD burner program that can support burning at slow speeds (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x).

I will never burn an ISO faster than 8x

I am looking for two burning programs with this requirement. One to use in Ubuntu and one to use in Windows XP.

Thank You,

Geo

[taurus]

I am sure there are others too but I use k3b. And for windows, try CDBurnerXP, http://www.cdburnerxp.se/download.php.

[kpkeerthi]

With brasero, you can control the burn rate.

[LowSky]

The one built into nautilus (that is escaping my memory at the moment) can burn at differnet speeds, I do it all the time.

[threezee]

For XP try Infrarecorder. Its what they suggest using on the Ubuntu site. I'm pretty sure I burnt a CD at 4x with it, but that was a while ago so double checking would be a good idea. Otherwise its pretty decent.

[jukingeo]

The one built into nautilus (that is escaping my memory at the moment) can burn at differnet speeds, I do it all the time.


Really? Must be an older version, I am using Hardy Heron.
The one I have burns at maxium speed only. It has caused errors, so I don't want to use it.


For XP try Infrarecorder. Its what they suggest using on the Ubuntu site. I'm pretty sure I burnt a CD at 4x with it, but that was a while ago so double checking would be a good idea. Otherwise its pretty decent.

I just finished loaded this one on as we speak. As above, it doesn't allow you to adjust the speed even though there is a drop down box for it. You must have an older version.

I do have Active's ISO burner currently installed. It does work and it has adjustable speeds, but the lowest speed is 32x. That is still too fast for my tastes.

Before I had to wipe my system, I had a simple easy to use burner that did support slow speeds and that is what I used to create my iso's for Linux distributions in the first place. However, I forgot the name of it. The program ONLY burned iso's...nothing else, but it supported all speeds from 1x to the maximum capability of the drive. I WISH I could remember it. It was EASY xxxxxx somthing or other. I just remember "easy". Or at least I think.

It seems that in the period of a few months it has become really hard to find burners that will do slow speeds.

I don't know about the majority, but I sure prefer accuracy over speed.

Anyway, thanx for the suggestions. I am going to try CDburnerXP next since I have not come across that one yet.

Geo

[LowSky]

Really? Must be an older version, I am using Hardy Heron.
The one I have burns at maxium speed only. It has caused errors, so I don't want to use it.



I just want to throw this out there but what type of media are you using? Becuase If I throw a CD or DVD into my computer right now I get options to burn at slow speeds (I'm using 8.04 on my laptop and 8.10 on my desktop.

[binbash]

nero linux, k3b, brasero etc

[jolly_grunt]

I use ImgBurn on Windows mainly for burning DVDs. It's free, and it works great.

http://www.imgburn.com/

"ImgBurn supports a wide range of image file formats - including BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, ISO, MDS, NRG and PDI.

It can burn Audio CD's from any file type supported via DirectShow / ACM - including AAC, APE, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4, MPC, OGG, PCM, WAV, WMA and WV.

You can use it to build DVD Video discs (from a VIDEO_TS folder), HD DVD Video discs (from a HVDVD_TS folder) and Blu-ray Video discs (from a BDAV / BDMV folder) with ease.

It supports Unicode folder/file names, so you shouldn't run in to any problems if you're using an international character set.

ImgBurn supports all the Windows OS's - Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista and 2008 (including all the 64-bit versions). If you use Wine, it should also run on Linux and other x86-based Unixes."

[Slim Odds]

I will never burn an ISO faster than 8x

Boy do I grow weary of this "burn speed paranoia".

If you can't get a good burn at the highest rate for your drive/media combo, then there is something wrong with your computer.

I use ImgBurn on Window and it works great.

I burn my CD ISO's at 40X and I've never had ANY problems...... EVER....

I burn my DVD ISO's at 16X and I've never had ANY problems..... EVER....

Seriously people; do you think that the drive and media manufacturers are trying to pull a fast one on you?

Now if you're using a 25MHz 386 computer, you may not be able to get those speeds. But then, you need a new computer.

[jukingeo]

I just want to throw this out there but what type of media are you using? Becuase If I throw a CD or DVD into my computer right now I get options to burn at slow speeds (I'm using 8.04 on my laptop and 8.10 on my desktop.

I have version 8.04 and I don't get an option, it just burns at maximum speeds. I am using some Memorex cheap disks right now. Sometimes I do get an error, not often though. Still I just don't like to "create coasters".


nero linux, k3b, brasero etc

I heard of K3b before. I was reading up on it in a magazine article on OpenSUSE. Suposedly it is for KDE and not Gnome, but the article mentioned that it should work anyway. Even though it overall looks like too much for me, I may look into that one on the Linux home front. I did hear it also can do audio file conversions and I am interested in that.

I have used Nero in the past and it was pretty good. LOTS of options, but lately it is a pay program and I didn't know they had one for Linux. So I am going to check into that one as well. Brasero may be enough for my needs. It came with my Ubuntu Studio installation. At first I didn't think you could adjust the speed, but I saw a grayed out properties button that doesn't become active until you put a blank disk in. Once a disc was in, I was able to see the properties, and burn speed was one of the options. So I would be good to go there. I would be curious if it supports converting Itunes audio files to MP3...I might be interested in something like that too, especially since this program seems simpler than K3b.


I use ImgBurn on Windows mainly for burning DVDs. It's free, and it works great.

http://www.imgburn.com/

"ImgBurn supports a wide range of image file formats - including BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, ISO, MDS, NRG and PDI.

It can burn Audio CD's from any file type supported via DirectShow / ACM - including AAC, APE, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4, MPC, OGG, PCM, WAV, WMA and WV.

You can use it to build DVD Video discs (from a VIDEO_TS folder), HD DVD Video discs (from a HVDVD_TS folder) and Blu-ray Video discs (from a BDAV / BDMV folder) with ease.

It supports Unicode folder/file names, so you shouldn't run in to any problems if you're using an international character set.

ImgBurn supports all the Windows OS's - Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista and 2008 (including all the 64-bit versions). If you use Wine, it should also run on Linux and other x86-based Unixes."

Checked it out on the website...looks like it has an adjustable read/write speed. What interests me is that it can burn M4A files, which are Itunes files. Can it convert without burning? I would like to change all my M4A files to MP3. Reason being is that I have a cool jukebox program, but it will not read Itunes files :(.


Boy do I grow weary of this "burn speed paranoia".

If you can't get a good burn at the highest rate for your drive/media combo, then there is something wrong with your computer.

I use ImgBurn on Window and it works great.

I burn my CD ISO's at 40X and I've never had ANY problems...... EVER....

I burn my DVD ISO's at 16X and I've never had ANY problems..... EVER....

Seriously people; do you think that the drive and media manufacturers are trying to pull a fast one on you?

Now if you're using a 25MHz 386 computer, you may not be able to get those speeds. But then, you need a new computer.

Many Linux distribution sites recommend a 1x burn. There are also many people here in this very forum that prefer to slow burn a disc. So I am not going to argue that point. I prefer accuracy over speed. Does this mean I burn everything at a slow speed? No, of course not. For some non critical file storage, or putting old games on a disc, I will go faster on a burn. But for an OS? I would rather be safe than sorry.

If you want to burn at high speeds all the time, that is up to you. You probably have a 3ghz dual core processor machine with 4gig ram. I am not so lucky, I have a four year old machine. I am in the same boat with those individuals that can't afford to buy a new computer every 2 years.

My CDR/DVDR IS new however, and I am sure it can blast through at 40x a CDR and 16x a DVD, but I believe it will be much more accurate at slower speeds. That is my choice. A Corvette can easily hit 140mph, but should you drive it at that speed all the time under all road conditions?

In short, I not trying to set up a CD burning production line. Thus, I am perfectly fine with setting up my machine and let it tug along at a nice slow and steady speed. I just will walk away and do something else.

Thanx everyone for the recommendations. I have a few things to try out now.

Geo

[jukingeo]

nero linux, k3b, brasero etc

After the beautiful write up in Linux Pro magazine, I decided to give K3b a whirl. It does allow you to select the burn speed, BUT for some reason the lowest setting is 16x.

The program is definitely too much for my needs, but it does support file conversions.

I found out that Brasero is simpler to use and it does go down to 1X...so this may be my choice for now. I am going to give Nero a look-see though.

Thanx,

Geo