Read Windows Live File Format CD on Ubuntu

[Colin Law]

On 24 September 2011 18:37, NoOp <glgxg at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> On 09/24/2011 09:22 AM, Colin Law wrote:
>> I have a friend who uses Windows 7 (I have not managed to convert him
>> yet) who is asking for help burning CDs.
>> [1] explains that there are two formats that can be used when burning,
>> Mastered and Live File Format (of which there are several versions).
>> If he uses Live File Format will I be able to read the CD under
>> Ubuntu?  I was surprised to find that Google did not help me.  He is
>> remote so I cannot try it and see.
>>
>> Colin
>>
>> [1] http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Which-CD-or-DVD-format-should-I-use
>>
>
> Found this:
> <http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/augment-your-data-storage-options-with-windows-7-live-file-system-format/4265>
>
> <quote>
> To begin, it is important to understand that the Windows 7’s version of
> the Live File System is readable only by Windows 7, Vista, and XP
> systems. Furthermore, the Live File System works differently with the
> various types of optical discs.
> </quote>
>
> I've Win7 & will give one a try later today to see if I can read it on
> Ubuntu.

That would be good, thanks.  I hope that what the quote means is:

It is important to understand that Windows only supports
UDF version 2.01 on Windows 7, Vista, and XP systems.

Colin