Fwd: Re: lg dvd recorder disks wont mount

[Les Gray]

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Hi Les

Had already tried that option as well. In fact tried all the ripping software 
in the repos. None will read the disk. Have nnow found the dvd is formated in 
udf format, but the superblock or codepage is missing, i.e. a non standard 
udf format which windows can handle but linuc can't?. Am considering trying 
to format a dvd via the pc and recreating the directory structure b4 using it 
in the dvr. What's the worst that'll happen. It wont work and I'll have to 
reformat it in the dvr. Will also have a look around doom9.net. May also 
check out videohelp.com

James

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Hmm, that's weird. I thought linux udf support was supposed to be pretty good 
now.

Personally, I don't bother with DVD recorders. While they're good at what they 
do, if you want to edit the video it's much easier if you've already recorded 
it to your PC's hard drive, rather than have to xfer it over from the DVR.

And the right hardware is dirt cheap these days, too. I use an AVerMedia USB 
2.0 digital TV tuner to record via the command line to my PC hard drive. It 
works great (was advertised as 'Linux Compatible) and only cost me a $100.

You can get similar devices with analogue-in ports (for VHS dubbing) for the 
same money or less. USB is always best, too - less chance of interference 
affecting the quality of your signal.

As for videohelp.com, it's good - but it's very much Windows-oriented.

Les