[SATLUG] DVD burner software

[Mitch Thompson]

tweeks wrote:
> On Saturday 16 December 2006 16:48, Glenn F. Boswell wrote:
>   
>> Some reason K3B did not Install but I will try again Thanks Alex.
>>     
>
> <slightrant>
> Using GUI burning software is fine for your own system I suppose.. but I see 
> K3B/Xcdroast/Graveman is to growisofs as Kedit/Gedit/pico is to vi.  In that 
> you should always lean the lowest common denominator tool first... because if 
> you change systems to help someone else... the lowest common denominator is 
> more "universal".. and can more commonly be assumed to be in place.  It's 
> always embarrassing when you get on someone's box to help them fix 
> something.. and the specific tool that you're used to is not there.  This is 
> why I tols my admin students that they can use pico on their own systems.. 
> but in my class vi knowledge is a must.  I would say the same for 
> growisofs/cdrecord.  
> </slightrant>
>
>   

Interesting rant...it just made me aware of the fact that I will drop to 
a terminal in a heartbeat to 'vi' a text file, and use K3B to avoid 
having to deal with the options in groisofs/cdrecord. 
> Have a good weekend.
>
> Tweeks
> p.s. Seasonal off topic post:
> I have an acting part in a 20 minute walk through guided tour 
> called "Christmas City".  Tonight is the last night is you want to come check 
> out this free family outdoor event.. complete with barn yard animals and 
> Roman Centurions on horseback!  Tonight from 7pm-9pm.  More info at:
> http://www.gatewaycellchurch.org/
>   

Very nice.

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