What format do mac data DVD-R's use?

[dc91gt]

I need to burn some data (bitmaps) on a DVD-R for a friend who has
a mac - osx I believe.

Anyhow, what format should I use to create the DVD-R on my PC (XP).

thanks

[galactica]

I dont think it matters really
Most Macs can read the standard PC format for disks

Ex. I have Windows 2000 Cd which will load and i can see the files themselves on my mac, just cant open them.

Dvd's (movies) authored on a pc will play fine on the mac also.

So i imagine if you put STD pc format on the DVD for data the mac will have no problem reading it for the data.

hope this helps

[Thargok]

They use HFS+ but it can read anything because Apple is commited to compatibility

[galactica]

Yep
its going the other way thats an issue. Taking a data dvd burned on a mac and sticking it into a pc will cause problems. At least when i tried it, my pc said it wanted to format the disk, which means it cant read it.

So pc data dvd on a mac is ok
mac data dvd on a pc is not.

[Cornucopia]

Depends on what program UR using.

For example,
I just 2 minutes ago, opened Toast, created a new "DVD" title, dragged some files over, and burned a disc.

Took that disc to a PC, and it reads fine. Saw the 3 files, recognized 2 of the filetypes, couldn't open 1 cuz of resource fork.

DVD-ROM material is supposed to be ISO9660/UDF bridge, but supports other filesystems, incl. HFS.

If you didn't create a "DVD" title, but instead just used "Data / Files&Folders", it probably would want to create an HFS only-type disc.

If you're using Apple's disc burning app, who knows.

HTH,
Scott