External usb dvd writer reads incorrect disc size

sunscape · October 24, 2011, 3:26am

I’m trying to write to my external dvd writer on a blank single layer dvd, and brasero sees it as only having 850mb free. Of course the dvd is completely blank and new, but writing anything over 850mb is impossible…

So, how can fix this?

malcolmlewis · October 24, 2011, 4:36am

Hi
Look again, it shows how much will be left on the DVD after burning

You might also click properties and set the speed to the slowest possible for a good burn.

sunscape · October 25, 2011, 12:42am

It ejects the disc and tells me there is not enough space on the media. If it does not eject the disc it fails after a few seconds making coasters as it goes.

sunscape · October 27, 2011, 7:05pm

I guess I should ask in the Ubuntu forums

malcolmlewis · October 27, 2011, 7:53pm

Hi
If it might yield an answer, why not

With the device plugged in and you blank dvd inserted, what’s the
output from


/usr/sbin/hwinfo --cdrom

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prudra · October 29, 2011, 12:07pm

If you really shift may I suggest you first try linuxquestion.org ?