can't burn DVD of directory w/hidden files

[Mumia W.]

Robert Holtzman wrote:
> Tried both CD/DCD Creator and Brasero. Works well with no hidden files 
> included. When I include the hidden files I get an error message:
> 
> "There was an error writing to the disc:
> Unhandled error, aborting"
> 
> What's the magic spell to be able to backup $HOME w/ hidden files 
> included?
> 
> www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/LinuxTutorialCDBurn.html talks about creating an 
> iso image of the directory using  "mkisofs" claiming this will preserve
> hidden files. Is this the way it's necessary to go?
> 

Most probably you'll benefit from using the -r flag to mkisofs which 
includes Rock-ridge extensions. Adding -J shouldn't hurt either.

AFAIK, a leading period is invalid in a file name on ISO9660, but 
Rock-ridge makes it work out.

The information on the page you linked to seems good, and it gives 
examples of invoking mkisofs using the -r and -J flags.