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The CD-Rchive2 Handbook
M Grant - mick.gr@tiscali.co.uk
Version 2.0.3 for Linux (c) MGWare 2000-2005
This Handbook describes CD-Rchive2 Version 2.0.3 for Linux
Introduction
CD-Rchive2 is a complete re-vamp of the popular but now aged CD-Rchive program.
Changes to linux kernels from 2.4 to 2.6 had rendered its reliance upon native SCSI or scsi-ide emulation obsolete.
It is intended to be used with cdrecord-ProDVD, cdda2wav and mkisofs for the production of data and music CD's and data DVD's.
Built in tools will allow cloning of a complete CD or DVD and writing copies.
A Boot Wizard will guide you through steps required to make a bootable CD or DVD, write the code and compile a binary menu program which runs with isolinux.
The familiar interface has been retained largely. All output is displayed real time in the browser and there are comprehensive help pages available
All settings are retained in a config file and after initial setting up, making an image and burning it is just a few mouse clicks.
Please Read
CD-Rchive2 will find your CD and DVD drives and display a list to select from.
Read and be aware of the information in the Linux & ATAPI help page.
In particular note that CD-Rchive2 is intended to be used with cdrecord-ProDVD.
The hacks used by some distros to get the GPL version of cdrecord to write DVDs can result in strange errors and unexpected results.
Get cdrecord-ProDVD and get a licence - its free to private individuals.
Before using for the first time, please read the Data Overview and
Audio Overview sections.
Having a clear idea of the processes involved and the best methods of organising
data in the pre-mastering stage can save a lot of problems and spoilt discs later on.
I wrote this for my own convenience, to replace script files whose contents I could never
remember and had to read every time I wanted to use.
I hope you find it usefull.
Data CD Overview