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Burning Data Discs:

Data discs are mostly used for computers There are different types of data discs, all with their own purpose. Burn can create most common discs.

1 Select some files
This can be any file or folder.

2 Drop them in the list
Drop the files inside the list. To use a single folder as layout drop it in the Data tab around the list.


3 Select a filesystem
Select a filesystem:

Mac (HFS+):
Choose this filesystem if you want use the discs on Macs only. Windows can't read this filesystem.

PC (Joliet):
This filesystem is most common for CDs and can be read by most computers. It can also be used on DVDs.

DVD (UDF):
This filesystem is most common for DVDs. It can be read by most modern computers (this includes Mac OS 9 systems and Windows 98 systems). It can also be used on CDs. (this item is not available on Panther)

Mac + PC:
This is a mix of a Mac filesystem + a PC filesystem. It can be read on almost all computers, but it keeps Mac specific information intact (like icons and resource forks).

Advanced:
A combination of the above mentioned filesystems.But also ISO9660 (old PC filesystem), HFS Standard (old Mac filesystem) and UDF / ISO 9660 on Panther.



4 Click on Burn
This will bring up a dialog.

5 Choose options
Choose options for the burning session. For more settings, see the Preferences under the Burn menu.

6 Burn the disc
Now click Burn to burn the disc.


7 Burn will burn the disc
While burning Burn will show a dialog with the status of the burn.