DVD-Writer issues Ubuntu Linux

[Mihai Tanasescu]

Mihai Tanasescu wrote:
> Mihai Tanasescu wrote:
>> Hello guys,
>>
>>
>> I'm trying to use my dvd-writer the same way I used to do it on 
>> Windows but so far I've ruined 2 DVDs to no avail.
>>
>> No matter if I'm using k3b or brasero..the end result is that the DVD 
>> writing process doesn't actually start and the disc gets damaged.
>>
>> The error is:
>>
>> WRITE at LBA=220h failed with SK=0h/ASC=00h/ACQ=02h]: Input/output error
>>
>> Now while writing this email, I just discovered that if I remove the 
>> auto detect speed and set it to 12x instead of 16x(which is what it 
>> detected automatically) then everything works fine.
>>
>> Is there any explanation for this ? or a workaround for auto 
>> detection to work ?
>>
>>
>> The other utilities (like Brasero or the built-in dvd writer app that 
>> appears when I insert a blank disc) also start with automatic speed 
>> and thus ruin my disks. (by attempting with 16x)
>>
>>
>> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>> P.S. I'm running Ubuntu 8.10, 2.6.27-11 linux server kernel
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mihai
>>
> Rephrase that...the DVD gets written at 12X, I can see the files on 
> it..(I tried with a movie), but I can't play it..seems to be corrupted.
> This is no fun I'm afraid.
>
> Any solutions ?
> I'd hate installing Windows in a VirtualBox for having full 
> functionality in Linux.
>
>
>
I'm still mistaken about something after making more tests.
Seems that with the integrated Nautilus CD-Burner everything works ok.

What could be causing K3B and Brasero to fail ?