unable to write CD or DVD

[growbag]

It's very odd!

The easiest thing to eliminate would be the Linux distro you are using. Can you try another liveCD, maybe Knoppix or Kubuntu or something?

But maybe try one with a slightly older kernel than the distro you are using now as it might be a kernel driver problem.

That would tell you at least if it was a distro specific issue.

The only other things I can think of are:

1. Try a few different disks. My burner had an issue with Verbatim 8xDL disks, but would write to Maxell 8 speeds fine.

2. Power supply - try removing all unnecessary devices from the computer, ie minimum RAM, use the onboard graphics if available etc'.

3. Mainboard. It might be a problem with the drive controller built onto the mainboard. In that case there's not much you can do!

I really wouldn't expect it to be 2 faulty DVD drives, but in computerland some weird stuff happens for no apparent reason! I once spent a whole week on a computer, changing every component in the thing. When I put the original parts in another box, it worked! How a steel box made any difference I will never know .

I wish you luck, these things are extremely frustrating.

[growbag]

Another thought - you will know it's a drive/media problem if when you insert a disk, it makes all kinds of funny noises, or takes ages to "settle down". Even if you don't have it connected to the mainboard, just the power.

But that doesn't explain why K3b doesn't see any writer!

Try logging in as root, see if that makes any diff.

[g_kovacs__]

OK, I've tried ... as root ...
Both the ASUS and LG are working well ...
But, k3b freezes after the writing procedure. (as root)
I tried to write CD/DVD with 'brasero' as root, too ... it's also working.
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So, at first: Thank You for the idea!
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Your suggestion is working ... but it is not convenient (or safe) to use anything as root...

But, the question is still put on...
>>> How can I configure my SuSE 11.1 (64bit) system to handle the problem is given?

As it has turned out, there is something trouble with linux, something must be changed. Butm, what is it? And, where is it?
Moreover, how to do?

(ok 'how to do?' I know ... type something eg. a string into the appropriate files ... or etc.)

[g_kovacs__]

If I run 'k3b' in terminal (as admin):
/* it freezes after writing eg. a CD */

[g_kovacs__]

I tried to include a copy of the Terminal's message, but it's not possible because if the text is inserted I get the message: 'too many images are included'.

[BenderBendingRodriguez]

Hmmm , it looks to me as some permission problems. Have you tried adding yourself to the disk and cdrom group (just a temporary workaround)? If it will work then i must ask, have you applied all available updates?

[malcolmlewis]

Originally Posted by g kovacs

I tried to include a copy of the Terminal's message, but it's not
possible because if the text is inserted I get the message: 'too many
images are included'.

Hi
You need to use the code tags when posting the message eg;

some text output

If its a lot, use pastebin.com or nopaste.com and post the URL back here

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[g_kovacs__]

OK!

The problem is solved. (I was careless...)

The solution:
-> One has to be associated to the group of 'disk'. It is required eg. to be able to write CDs or DVDs.
/* It can be done easily (visually) in YaST > User and Group Management. */



Thanks for all!

[BenderBendingRodriguez]

Originally Posted by g_kovacs__

OK!

The problem is solved. (I was careless...)

The solution:
-> One has to be associated to the group of 'disk'. It is required eg. to be able to write CDs or DVDs.
/* It can be done easily (visually) in YaST > User and Group Management. */



Thanks for all!

Hmmm,i am not associated with that group yet i am able to write to CDs and DVDs. The solution is more of a temporary workaround until you find the reason you couldn't write to them...

[g_kovacs__]

Yes, maybe it is not the global solution of the problem (just a local), but it works. If you have any idea please tell me... I will try them...