>Perhaps, Mick, the safest way to record a CD/DVD is to use directly > the command line programs, like cdrecord, cdrdao and growisofs. In > case you are trying to burn > > /root/KNOPPIX_V5.1.1DVD-2007-01-04-EN.iso > > then, use the following command: > > growisofs -dvd-compat -speed=4 -Z > /dev/dvd="/root/KNOPPIX_V5.1.1DVD-2007-01-04-EN.iso" > > (Note that the above is a single line command.) > > I am assuming that your problem is not being caused by bad file > permissions. > > Paul > Hello Paul; I tried Anne's suggestion on lock files, they looked ok to me. I will post the output later. I burned the DVD as you suggested, in fact I am posting this email from it! Booted right up and found my cable modem. So it looks like a k3b problem, or maybe lock files. thanks Mick M. Death before Decaf!!! ____________________________________________________________________________________ The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php