Having trouble burning YDL 6.1 ISO to a disc

[JustACityBoy]

I have downloaded this YDL 6.1 iso bout 3 times now off the terrasoft website. I used all three of the U.S.A servers/mirrors they have, and still having the same error come up when i try and burn it to a blank DVD; "Incompatible". I've used Burn aware, Imgburn, and sonic record now.... And now since I'm frustrated and pissed, i deleted my latest downloaded iso on my desktop and downloading the same exact file! But anyway, I am using firefox web browser along with the add-on downthemall and it's file name is yellowdog-6.1-ppc-DVD-20081119.iso and it's size is 3.66GB, so I am good right so far?/?

Now it does have the sonic record now icon next to the iso(any issue with that) and does it matter to use DVD+R or DVD-R dvd's to burn the image onto the disc? Im getting too frustrated over this... and don't feel to buy any dvds over ebay. Please some help here, im going crazy!

[ppietro]

But anyway, I am using firefox web browser along with the add-on downthemall and it's file name is yellowdog-6.1-ppc-DVD-20081119.iso and it's size is 3.66GB, so I am good right so far?/?

Impossible to tell from that data. What you need to do is run SHA1SUM on the ISO you download, and see if the number it prints out matches the SHA1SUM value on the download website.

On the website where you found the ISO, there should be two files - SHA1SUM and SHA1SUM-HOWTO. SHA1SUM contains the number, and SHA1SUM-HOWTO has some links to where you can download SHA1SUM.EXE.

Cheers,
Paul

[JustACityBoy]

Ok I'll give it a try and get back to you... Iv'e heard of doing this but just to lazy to get around to it. So ill reply back in 3 hours!!! Is it the 40 digit number??? I am new to all of this but I am a fast learner....

[JustACityBoy]

Still NOT working... i have tried the SHA1SUM and nothing comes up after i press enter... even so. what other burning software is good to use. I'm pretty confident i have a good download, this is the 4th copy i have done. What discs do you guys use?? I am using Memorex DVD+R's RW

This is such a pain... any help?

[billb]

Still NOT working... i have tried the SHA1SUM and nothing comes up after i press enter...

It can take several minutes and depends on the speed of your computer. As far as burning software, I only use imgburn.

[ppietro]

Still NOT working... i have tried the SHA1SUM and nothing comes up after i press enter... even so. what other burning software is good to use. I'm pretty confident i have a good download, this is the 4th copy i have done.

Again - until you verify with SHA1SUM, we can't be sure. Most likely? Yes. For sure? No

What discs do you guys use?? I am using Memorex DVD+R's RW

I'm using DVD-R - I'd suggest trying one of those if you haven't already. The brands I'm using are mixed - Fuji, Maxell, etc. - whatever I have handy.

Cheers,
Paul

[JustACityBoy]

Again - until you verify with SHA1SUM, we can't be sure. Most likely? Yes. For sure? No

OK i did the SHA1SUM and it's the exact letters & numbers... i have a pic to prove it too (Only positive in the dreaded process!!!) So what now guys?? thanks for responding back

[ppietro]

OK i did the SHA1SUM and it's the exact letters & numbers... i have a pic to prove it too (Only positive in the dreaded process!!!) So what now guys?? thanks for responding back

Okay - so I would try a DVD-R next.

Also - when you use IMGBURN, are you using this screen?
http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=sc ... s#isowrite

You can't just put the ISO on a disc, or put the contents of the ISO on a disc. You have to create the disc FROM the ISO.

Cheers,
Paul

[JustACityBoy]

How do i create the disc from the iso??? And yes, but which screen shot are you stating?? I am choosing the "create image file from disc" option.... is that correct? I chose the lowest write speed and verify option "thing" is checked....

[billb]

How do i create the disc from the iso??? And yes, but which screen shot are you stating??

The one shown under "Write" ...

You need to use "Write image file to disc" not "create image file from disc" ... the .iso file you downloaded is the "image file."

[JustACityBoy]

I/O Error!
Device : [1:0:0] _ NEC DVD+RW ND - 6100A 104D (D:) (ATA)

ScsiStaus: 0x02
Interpretation: Check Condition

CDB: 2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00
Interpretation: Write (10) - Sectors 0-31

Sense Area 70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05 00 00 00 00
Interpretation: Cannot Write Medium- Incompatible Format


Anybody have any idea what this pop up error means by Imgburn???? lol I have NO CLUE!?

[ppietro]

I/O Error!
Device : [1:0:0] _ NEC DVD+RW ND - 6100A 104D (D:) (ATA)

ScsiStaus: 0x02
Interpretation: Check Condition

CDB: 2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00
Interpretation: Write (10) - Sectors 0-31

Sense Area 70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05 00 00 00 00
Interpretation: Cannot Write Medium- Incompatible Format


Anybody have any idea what this pop up error means by Imgburn???? lol I have NO CLUE!?

Just to make sure - you had a DVD-R disc in the drive when you started the burn, right?

Cheers,
Paul

[JustACityBoy]

Just to make sure - you had a DVD-R disc in the drive when you started the burn, right?

I am thinking it is the disc too but i will tom. go out and buy some DVD-R, Sony and see what happens and get back to you guys!! Thanks for the help, least i have the right download, so i guess I can be a little happy!

Cheers,
Paul

[billb]

Hmmm ...

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Forum/tm.asp?m=110489

NEC ND-6100A cant write to DVD-R ?

[billb]

You better get DVD+R or DVD+RW media instead -- see here:

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/s ... /specs.htm