[CS-FSLUG] ISO Image Quality & Burn Speeds

[Fred A. Miller]

On Friday 05 August 2005 12:58 am, Don Parris wrote:
> I noticed that the CD-ROM drive on the target box was rated at 24x, so I
> slowed my burn speed down to that level.  On the subsequent install
> attempt, I still had problems with installing GRUB, among other issues.  I
> tried again at 16x, and experienced a flawless installation.  From this, I
> derive the following conclusion:
> <> Burn the CD at a speed below the rated level for the target drive.
>
>
> The 2nd issue is the quality of the burn.  I have experienced problems in
> the past with trying to use an ISO image for multiple installs.  It's like
> the ISO CD is a one-shot deal.  The CD-R's are Verbatim.  Just curious to
> hear back from others.

I've burned multiple ISO images with NO problem. Verbatim CDs are fine. I've 
not had any problems with them. I'd suspect the drive isn't to specs. when 
burning......had that problem more than once.

Fred

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