can I put the dvd version of linux on CDs?

PC eye · 04-27-2007, 03:33 AM

I still couldn't open the link for the main iso to see it's actual size. The other two files that are actual downloads are only 87 and 89bytes in size which tells me right there that you only need one cd-r for the small distro not waster the space on a larger dvd blank plus slower format.

The Mandriva release downloaded here a few months back is actually larger in size with three iso disk images for the 3cd set from another site. But I could recommend downloading the 1CD spring release seen at http://www.mandriva.com/en/download/mandrivaone

The apparent problem burning those files is the format those may in? The program used even DeepBurner is another thing to look at. Finally the 260mb file size for that distro's main iso is seen at http://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/c...al/iso/2007.1/ when going to download the file itself.

A quick burn to a cd-r with BurnOn should work out for you there without problem. Three of the links are for pages showing the files you should see contained inside the iso image itself. The remaining two are text files for download along with the disk image.

Lamilia · 04-28-2007, 02:33 AM

actually the main ISO for the DVD is 4.3 gb... and I don't really want the cd because I haven't decided if I want Gnome or KDE...which one is easiest to use?

PC eye · 04-28-2007, 02:59 AM

The link you posted looks like one more a live distro since the only iso was the 260mb file mentioned and seen at the other download site as well. For a main file seeing some 4,2gb you are looking at a different release unless being directed to the site you have there.

Many I had seen where favoring KDE over Gnome. tarkin would be the one for advice on the two since I'm still kind of Linux newbie in many ways!

That's mainly due to the ISP not having any drivers for dsl here."

ggrrrr...! where's those drivers?" could be said to that. But one thing that brings to mind KDE being the choice was: "KDE fans should know that you can install KDE instead of GNOME by adding the boot parameter: tasks="standard, kde-desktop." hmmm...?

Lamilia · 05-10-2007, 05:05 PM

ok well I downloaded all 4 of the files for linux 1 cd KDE version and I tried 3 times to burn it to a cd but each time it wont boot...I either need a new program to burn and good intructions or instructions on how to do it on cdburnerxp pro. I did it before but I forget what I did.I tried making all 4 files into 1 .ISO file then burning as an image,then I noticed it said non bootable then I switched it to bootable and there was something about an emulator so I just said no emulator, then I tried all 4 files seperate and burned as an image and made sure to do that bootable thing and it still didn't work.

PC eye · 05-10-2007, 10:18 PM

If you haven't even tried BurnOn what can I say here. You are not getting anywhere with cdburnerpro since that is simply burning data and not bootable disks. BurnOn has been a charm here for Linux isos period! Whether an install set, a live distro, or even GParted I may have to run the system file checker after the 4th or 5th burn but it does the job.

zaroba · 05-10-2007, 10:46 PM

make sure the dvd media is compatible with the drive for one, and doesn't already have stuff on it. don't try to re-use discs from a previous failed burn, most of the time these will actually have some stuff on them and thus be unusable.

also make sure that the programs your trying are compatible with the burner itself. not all programs are compatible with all burners.

for example, i can't use easy cd/dvd creater with my 16x dvd burner, have to use nero.

Lamilia · 05-10-2007, 11:26 PM

Its not the program i've burned a linux distro before and it worked I just dont remember what I did and I actually did get it to work with cdburner xp pro once. I will try burn on if you give me instructions on how to use it...I could figure it out but I'd rather not waste more CDs while im learning. Also I am doing the CD version now not the DVD one because it turns out it isnt a dvd burner even though it says it right on the front..

PC eye · 05-11-2007, 12:03 AM

With BurnOn all you do is follow the defaults with the burn wizard. I haven't used the program you have there. For other types of data disks I might use B's Recorder GOLD or Roxio's Easy Media Creator. BurnOn works well with eilther cd or dvd blanks. Make sure you are using the R- type not the RWs for this. If you are trying this with rewritable disks those will fail.

Lamilia · 05-11-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

With BurnOn all you do is follow the defaults with the burn wizard. I haven't used the program you have there. For other types of data disks I might use B's Recorder GOLD or Roxio's Easy Media Creator. BurnOn works well with eilther cd or dvd blanks. Make sure you are using the R- type not the RWs for this. If you are trying this with rewritable disks those will fail.

nope its R..thanks I'm going to test it out now...wish me luck

EDIT: ok I still don't get what I should do...there is 4 files and it only lets you burn one to the cd as an image...cdburnerxp pro lets you turn all 4 of the files into 1 .iso is that what I'm supposed to do?

PC eye · 05-11-2007, 11:25 PM

On the Mandrive version downloaded here I made up the three cd set where the #1 cd started the installation right away. When going to the link you posted earlier for the 2007.1 collection there are no releases with only 4 files while the smallest sees 5 total. It sounds like you didn't download one or more files needed for what you were after there. The next two in size see 6 files. The mini has 5. The dvd-I586 has 6 as well as the dvd-X86 release.

For an easier download and choice between 32bit and 64bit versions this is the site that was used here. http://www.mandriva.com/en/download/mandrivaone You can see the options list at http://www.mandriva.com/community/mandrivaone

04-27-2007, 03:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	I still couldn't open the link for the main iso to see it's actual size. The other two files that are actual downloads are only 87 and 89bytes in size which tells me right there that you only need one cd-r for the small distro not waster the space on a larger dvd blank plus slower format. The Mandriva release downloaded here a few months back is actually larger in size with three iso disk images for the 3cd set from another site. But I could recommend downloading the 1CD spring release seen at http://www.mandriva.com/en/download/mandrivaone The apparent problem burning those files is the format those may in? The program used even DeepBurner is another thing to look at. Finally the 260mb file size for that distro's main iso is seen at http://www.mirrorservice.org/sites/c...al/iso/2007.1/ when going to download the file itself. A quick burn to a cd-r with BurnOn should work out for you there without problem. Three of the links are for pages showing the files you should see contained inside the iso image itself. The remaining two are text files for download along with the disk image. __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

04-28-2007, 02:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lamilia Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: inside a metal gear probably... Posts: 832	actually the main ISO for the DVD is 4.3 gb... and I don't really want the cd because I haven't decided if I want Gnome or KDE...which one is easiest to use? __________________ {xfire name-lamilia } Huh?

04-28-2007, 02:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	The link you posted looks like one more a live distro since the only iso was the 260mb file mentioned and seen at the other download site as well. For a main file seeing some 4,2gb you are looking at a different release unless being directed to the site you have there. Many I had seen where favoring KDE over Gnome. tarkin would be the one for advice on the two since I'm still kind of Linux newbie in many ways! That's mainly due to the ISP not having any drivers for dsl here." ggrrrr...! where's those drivers?" could be said to that. But one thing that brings to mind KDE being the choice was: "KDE fans should know that you can install KDE instead of GNOME by adding the boot parameter: tasks="standard, kde-desktop." hmmm...? __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

05-10-2007, 05:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lamilia Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: inside a metal gear probably... Posts: 832	ok well I downloaded all 4 of the files for linux 1 cd KDE version and I tried 3 times to burn it to a cd but each time it wont boot...I either need a new program to burn and good intructions or instructions on how to do it on cdburnerxp pro. I did it before but I forget what I did.I tried making all 4 files into 1 .ISO file then burning as an image,then I noticed it said non bootable then I switched it to bootable and there was something about an emulator so I just said no emulator, then I tried all 4 files seperate and burned as an image and made sure to do that bootable thing and it still didn't work. __________________ {xfire name-lamilia } Huh?

05-10-2007, 10:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	If you haven't even tried BurnOn what can I say here. You are not getting anywhere with cdburnerpro since that is simply burning data and not bootable disks. BurnOn has been a charm here for Linux isos period! Whether an install set, a live distro, or even GParted I may have to run the system file checker after the 4th or 5th burn but it does the job. __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

05-10-2007, 10:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
zaroba Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hereford PA Age: 27 Posts: 602	make sure the dvd media is compatible with the drive for one, and doesn't already have stuff on it. don't try to re-use discs from a previous failed burn, most of the time these will actually have some stuff on them and thus be unusable. also make sure that the programs your trying are compatible with the burner itself. not all programs are compatible with all burners. for example, i can't use easy cd/dvd creater with my 16x dvd burner, have to use nero. __________________ The Universal - the internet's most unique and enjoyable game. Mobo: Asus P5N32-E \| CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @2.4GHz \| PSU: Coolmax 650watt Case: Lian-Li PC-V2100plusII \| OS: XP Professional - 64bit \| Monitors: Dual 19" Hanns-G 2ms LCDs HDs: 3x320gb, 3x500gb, 2x750GB \| Disc Drives: 16x DL dvd +/- rw Ram: 6 gb ddr2 \| GPU: 640MB GeForce 8800GTS

05-10-2007, 11:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
Lamilia Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: inside a metal gear probably... Posts: 832	Its not the program i've burned a linux distro before and it worked I just dont remember what I did and I actually did get it to work with cdburner xp pro once. I will try burn on if you give me instructions on how to use it...I could figure it out but I'd rather not waste more CDs while im learning. Also I am doing the CD version now not the DVD one because it turns out it isnt a dvd burner even though it says it right on the front.. __________________ {xfire name-lamilia } Huh?

05-11-2007, 12:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	With BurnOn all you do is follow the defaults with the burn wizard. I haven't used the program you have there. For other types of data disks I might use B's Recorder GOLD or Roxio's Easy Media Creator. BurnOn works well with eilther cd or dvd blanks. Make sure you are using the R- type not the RWs for this. If you are trying this with rewritable disks those will fail. __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

05-11-2007, 11:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	On the Mandrive version downloaded here I made up the three cd set where the #1 cd started the installation right away. When going to the link you posted earlier for the 2007.1 collection there are no releases with only 4 files while the smallest sees 5 total. It sounds like you didn't download one or more files needed for what you were after there. The next two in size see 6 files. The mini has 5. The dvd-I586 has 6 as well as the dvd-X86 release. For an easier download and choice between 32bit and 64bit versions this is the site that was used here. http://www.mandriva.com/en/download/mandrivaone You can see the options list at http://www.mandriva.com/community/mandrivaone __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1 Last edited by PC eye; 05-11-2007 at 11:29 PM.

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