On Sat, 2004-11-13 at 07:12 -0800, Martin wrote: > I had the same problems with media checks on FC3 disk > 2 and 3. I found that the disks I wrote on /dev/hdd > would not verify when booted on /dev/hdc (a read-only > CD drive). However, when I shut off /dev/hdc in BIOS > and booted from /dev/hdd, I got good checks. > > The moral here: disks may read better when you use the > same drive they were created on. I guess the padding > will be compatible, etc. Also, I recorded the disks > at 4X (slow), but I'm not sure that was necessary. > > Why was FC3 released when its ISO's couldn't reliably > be burned & read? That seems pretty basic for a > distro. The problem may be that an md5sum on an ISO > is somewhat too strict. I believe it can fail > sometimes even if all the files in the filesystem are > OK. FC3, or any other distro, can't assume responsibility for the semi- infinite combinations of flaky drives, flaky media, and assorted burning software/options. At least you found a way to work it. If you're really curious, search the archives for threads on padding the images and md5sums, burn disks with a variety of media, different burning programs and options, and test on a variety of drives. I expect you will find many combinations that will work and many that will not. Phil
