[Tfug] DVD Writing

[Jeffry Johnston]

For data backups, DVD+R is preferred because it has better error
correction as well as some other technical reasons I don't quite
understand:

http://adterrasperaspera.com/blog/2006/10/30/how-to-choose-cddvd-archival-media
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD%2BR
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD-R

For home movies (that you'll distribute), use DVD-R, to handle some
older DVD players.  For everything else, use DVD+R.

Jeff

On Jan 18, 2008 9:18 PM, Rich <r-lists at studiosprocket.com> wrote:
> As I understand it, "-" flavor is "like a big CD", whereas "+" flavor
> is "like an optical removable HD". In other words, "-" tracks are
> written in a spiral, "+" tracks are concentric rings. + is better at
> random access, but - can read and write sequentially at faster
> speeds. Further, counter to what you'd expect, + is meant for home
> DVR, - is meant for computing. - steps up in integer multiples of CD
> speeds, and + goes up in multiples of 2.4x the base DVD speed. -
> media & drives should be cheaper to manufacture, but + media is
> (was?) sold at a loss leader to jolly up the market.
>
> R.
>
>
> On Jan 18, 2008, at 2:50 pm, Bexley Hall wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Sorry for yet another stewpit question but
> > I'm just not a "consumer"  :<
> >
> > DVD-alphabet-soup:  It appears the '+'
> > flavors are "new and improved(?)" updates
> > of the original "-" varieties.  (I've
> > googled a bit and see there are notable
> > differences between who is backing each
> > technology, etc.).
> >
> > But, given the ability to write any media,
> > what *media* is prefered?  My goal here
> > is mainly transcribing VHS tapes onto
> > discs to save space.  I gather there is some
> > difference in which technology various DVD
> > (video) players can support..?
> >
> > [aren't standards great?  :< ]
> >
> > And, what do I need/want to capture video
> > to transcribe onto discs?  Will I regret
> > giving up the SGI VWS 320 (with its excellent
> > video caabilities) or the Beige G3 (with its
> > unknown video capabilities)?
> >
> > (sigh) At least this shouldn't be as painful
> > as transcribing *vinyl* onto CD's...  :<
> >
> > Thx,
> > --don
> >
> >
> >
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