[OT] Windows install CD ->DVD

[Mikael Backman]

lör 2007-03-10 klockan 08:38 -0500 skrev Eric Dunbar:
> On 10/03/07, Mikael Backman <mback99 at glocalnet.net> wrote:
> > [explenation]
> > My DVD/CD reader is broken... It can only read/boot from DVDs.  I can't
> > afford to replace it ($200)  I need to install Windows on my computer to
> > run the Second Life client.. The linux version is to slow with my
> > computer.. (alpha software)
> > I can use Ubuntu for everything else..
> > [/explenation]
> >
> > I have a legal install CD with Windows XP.. Is there a way I can copy
> > the CD to a DVD, which will then function as boot/install disc?
> 
> Hi, DVD/CD burners are now _dirt_ cheap (your definition of "dirt
> cheap" may vary depending on where you live and your local cost of
> living).
> 
> I can pick up a CD-RW/DVD+-RW for $40 CAD (~$34 USD) and I'm sure
> there are comparable stores in your jurisdiction (or, you could also
> do mail order for an extra $5). e.g.
> <http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProdList&cmd=pl&id=CR.184&mfg=all&start=0&numPages=2>
> 
> However, I see a logic problem with your solution:
> 
> If you can _read_ the CD to make a copy of it to a DVD, why can't you
> boot from that same CD?
> 
> Also, I've never experienced a CD/DVD-ROM failing that way (that's not
> to say that it can't happen!). I've only ever had DVD-reading ability
> go before CD-reading ability. It's easier for the laser to read CDs
> than DVDs and it's also easier for the laser to read pressed CDs and
> DVDs than it is for it to read burnt CDs/DVDs.
> 
> Eric
> 
I see your point, but I have a external DVD-burner installed.. My bios
don't allow me to boot from it, though..