Burning for Linux
This tutorial is command based. If you are unfamiliar with Linux operating systems please use the Windows XP machines, and refer to the Windows burning tutorial .
Note: For additional information or help on burning CDs/DVDs on Linux workstations please refer to these sites:
Backing Up Files to CD R/W
- Creating a cd-image.
- Move all the files, necessary for backup, into a directory. Example: $mkdir backup $mv filename backup/
- Create the cd-image. Example: $mkisofs -r -o backup_image backup/
- Burning the cd-image. Example: $cdrecord -scanbus $cdrecord -v speed=2 -data backup_image Note: Remember to use "blank=type" option when writing to a CD R/W.