what is the best packet writing software

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Re: cdrw vs cdr

ok...i understand what you are saying. There seems to be a problem with packet writing when you use a cdrw, but i mainly use cdr....not cdrw. Does this make a difference? If i stick to using cdr with DirectCd do you think i will have a problem? I will avoid using cdrw though! thanks!

Oh....and what is DLA that is mentioned above as a packet writing program? Would it be considered better to use than DirectCD if someone wanted to use a packe writing program?

Packet writing with a CDR can still be lost, but it is safer than CDRW. But remember that the data in now permanent and cannot be removed to gain space like CDRW. And that is the main advantage of Packet CDRW...its like a 650-700mb removable drive. But Packet Writing soft was created a few years ago when Hard Drive space was at a premium. Now 100gig HD's can be found for as little as $100 USD now...so its a technology that is a little outdated.

One advantage of Packet CDR is when its full you have the option to turn it into a regular data CD so that it can be seen by any other CD-Rom. This can't be done with CDRW.

DirectCD is not too bad under Win9x, so long as it does not conflict with another program (there are a few). If you are running Win 2000 & XP, DLA is a must (esp XP) as it's the only stable Packet Writer (with exception of NTI File CD) with those Operating Systems.

But again I must stress that Packet CD writing is risky. Don't put any valuable data on them or you will be sorry.

 

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Packet Writing - DLA the best for me too!

From my point of view, I had many disasters with both InCD and Direct CD like many others before me. My Ricoh CDRW drive won't even format a new CDRW with these programs now. Something really *ucked up here! DLA has been my saviour and can say so far - touch wood - no problems.

Is that the kiss of death now! Sure hope not.