Copying DVD-ROM

[Lynne]

I have a DVD (type Universal Disk Format) that I purchased from someone online. They made it (it isn't a purchased DVD). It is 3.8 GB. I want to make a copy for a friend. Can I simply make a disc image of it with Toast (v 5.1.3) and then burn it to a DVD-R? I have a G4 iMac with a Superdrive so I know I'm supposed to be able to burn DVDs with it.

(I tried following the instructions in thread titled "Easiest DVD9 - DVD5 process I've tried yet!" but for some reason the application 0SEx says I have No Disc and won't allow me to do anything with it.)

Any help would be appreciated. If you need more information, just ask since I'm not sure I wrote down all the info needed.

Thanks,

Lynne

[ZeroSix]

Put in the disc, open toast, select COPY and click on FILE -> SAVE AS DISC IMAGE and there you go!

Hope this helps.

[Lynne]

Thank you for your quick reply!

[Lynne]

Oh, one other quick question.... at what speed should I burn at? My drive is capable of 12x but my intuition says I should burn at a much slower rate, like 2x or 4x (which sounds like my computer will be out of commision for a couple of hours!).

Thanks,

Lynne

[AntnyMD]

DVDs currently only burn at 1x 2x or 4x. Toast will tell you the max your DVD should be burned.

[jchansen]

CD and DVD burn speeds are different, so your drive will not burn at 12x. The fastest drives burn DVDS at 2x, which is the same data rate as 16x on a CD.

[Lynne]

And so it is OK to burn at whatever my max speed is? I know with VCDs, many people suggest going at a much lower rate than what your drive is capable of. I think mine only burns at 2x, so maybe this question is moot.

Also, is there a list somewhere for recommended DVD-R media? I think I'm going to have to go out and buy some since the only disc I have is the Apple one which came with the machine.

You guys are great! Thanks so much.

Lynne

[AntnyMD]

The fastest drives burn DVDS at 2x, ...

ahem ... 4x

[jchansen]

Thanks.