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thanatoid wrote:
> thedockson <thedockson@lavabit.com> wrote in
> news:0d9e01cc-2ed7-452e-9220-50d5fe78742a@z33g2000vbb.googlegr
> oups.com:
>
> > Hello, I have to give some dvds to a client later or
> > tomorrow and was going to use 7zip to create dvd sized
> > chunks of files from a 25 gig folder, with thousand of
> > files, but it wouldn't work, It would act like it's working
> > but nothing gets created.
> >
> > Tried to just highlight approx dvd size of files to be
> > burned with win7 and that gave errors of size.
> >
> > So I need a dvd program that will automatically size files
> > to be burned to dvd and prompt for the next dvd until the
> > process is finished.
> >
> > A linux app would be doable if I installed linux or if a
> > live cd would have an app that would be nice, but a free
> > windows app would be better.
>
> The first thing that you have to be aware of is the difference
> in the /claimed/ capacity and ACTUAL capacity. A 700MB CD-R
> actually holds up to 734,003 KB, possibly slightly more
> depending on manufacturer.
>
> I don't own a DVD burner so I have never looked into DVD
> "numbers", but doing the math should be easy. Once you do, you
> will see why you are getting errors.
>
> Personally, I would not attempt to have the program (ANY
> program) process 25 gigs and span several DVD's all in one
> session, while I'm sleeping. It MAY be possible, but so is
> getting a sex change. Not something I would like to experience
> the results of.
>
> Many things are better done MANUALLY, I don't trust most
> software to do /everything/ it claims to be able to do, let
> alone /correctly/. It rarely does.
>
> Re-organize the 25GB's. Divide into parts matching the capacity
> of your DVD's - but JUST IN CASE, divide your stuff into
> segments about 3-5% SMALLER. (Depending on material, compressing
> may end up almost the same size or in extreme cases actually ADD
> a few KB's here and there).
>
> Make a bunch of directories and subdirectories paying attention
> to sizes and amount of levels. Try to keep it simple and
> transparent.
>
> In my program, you just add directories (drag and drop) until
> you reach the capacity of the media. It may be the same in
> imgburn (see below).
>
> Make an ISO (UDF for DVD?) file and burn from THAT. Use quality
> media and a slow burn speed. Make sure you verify the burned
> disc.
>
> Repeat until done. (You probably won't get it done by tomorrow,
> BTW.)
>
> Also, 7-zip is a great format but I find the /program/ a little
> weird although is has some nice features. I prefer to use WinRAR
> which does 7-zip. Also, the gains in compression are not that
> significant. I would recommend sticking with zip or rar - but
> it's up to you.

Yea I use 7zip for the aes encryption, it just didn't split the files
into DVD sized parts. Maybe I will just use a splitter type program.
Was just hoping to find a semi-automated one that burns also.

> Also, depending on what format the files are, compressing may be
> a waste of time - .jpg files for instance barely compress. while
> .doc files compress a LOT.

Yea these are thousands of zip files.

> Anyway, it is your burning software (or a program like WinImage)
> that can create the ISO/UDF files needed to properly burn a disc
> - any good burning software can /burn/ the discs.

I want to keep it simple in case the person isn't technically
inclined.

> A program I don't use (I bought CDRWin from Goldenhawk so I am
> not trying any new free programs, I have made my investment and
> I am very happy with it) but which is supposed to be very good
> is imgburn. Free.
>
> www.imgburn.com
>
>

I have burned thousands of cds, but I have win7 now and not quite sure
if a few things are bugs or intended to be features, laugh laugh
laugh.