Burning CDs and DVDs With Brasero

Contents

23.1. Creating a Data CD or DVD
23.2. Creating an Audio CD
23.3. Copying a CD or DVD
23.4. Writing ISO Images
23.5. Creating a Multisession CD or DVD
23.6. For More Information

Abstract

Brasero is a GNOME program for writing data and audio CDs and DVDs. Start the program from the main menu or by entering the command brasero. The following sections brief you on how to start a basic burning process to get your first Linux-made CD or DVD.

Creating a Data CD or DVD

After starting Brasero for the first time, the main window appears as shown in Figure 23.1.

Figure 23.1. Main View of Brasero

Main View of Brasero

To create a CD or DVD, proceed as follows:

  1. Click Data project or select Project+New Project+New Data Project... from the main menu. The project view appears.

  2. Drag and drop the desired directories or individual files either from your file manager or by clicking on Add. To show your directory structure directly in Brasero, select View+Show Side Panel.

  3. Save the project under a name of your choice with Project+Save As....

  4. Name your medium. The original label is Data disc (...).

  5. Choose the method: on CD/DVD, or in an ISO image file.

  6. Click Burn.... A new dialog box appears, depending on what type you have selected in the last step:

    • CD/DVD.  You can define some parameters. like the burning speed or where to store temporary files. Futhermore, Brasero lets you activate, if you want to burn it directly and eject the medium after burning.

    • ISO Image.  You can decide how to name your ISO image file.

  7. Start the process with Burn.