DVD-RAM formatting & usage issues

[Wai_Wai]

DVD-RAM formatting & usage issues

Hi.

I'm using LiteOn SHM-165P6S.

I have purchased a Maxell 5X 4.7GB DVD-RAM.

I have problems about how to burn this disc.

1)

a)

I realised there're at least 3 formats I could format my disc, ie UDF 1.5, UDF 2.0 & FAT32. Does anyone know what're their differences, pros & cons (or do you know any article which discuss about this)?

As far as I know, it seems UDF is superior to FAT32.

I see no real benefits about FAT32 unless you are lazy. Speed improvement in UDF, support over a 2GB file. What's the point of getting FAT32? I must have missed something.

And how about UDF 1.5 and 2.0? Common sense should say 2.0 is better than 1.5, but is it true in fact? I just know UDF 2.0 is for videos. but does it mean UDF 2.0 is just for videos, nothing more? Or UDF 2.0 is for everything, especially videos?

Anyway, which one should I choose?

B)

What do I need to install, in order to format my disc in UDF format?

I realise there's a Panasonic driver which can format UDF.

But does anyone if I can install it for my LiteOn SHM-165P6S? If so, where can I get this driver?

Apart from the above method, is there any other alternative I can consider?

2)

OK, after I've formatted my disc, do I simply drag and drop to burn, or else?

3)

Is it okay to utilize all the 4.7GB space?

Or should I need to keep some free space for some reasons?

If so, why?

Thanks for your help.

[noguru]

Google for "dvd-ram driver" and you will certainly find the formattingsoftware that you need. Contains documentation on the formats too. Not 100% sure that it will work on your drive but it is pretty universal. Good luck!

And yes, just drag and drop.

Edited May 4, 2006 by noguru

[ophiel]

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Edited May 6, 2006 by ophiel

[Wai_Wai]

Google for "dvd-ram driver" and you will certainly find the formattingsoftware that you need. Contains documentation on the formats too. Not 100% sure that it will work on your drive but it is pretty universal. Good luck!

And yes, just drag and drop.

Thanks for your small tips.

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Hi, ophiel!

Welcome here.