can't burn DVD of directory w/hidden files

[Robert Holtzman]

Tried both CD/DCD Creator and Brasero. Works well with no hidden files 
included. When I include the hidden files I get an error message:

"There was an error writing to the disc:
Unhandled error, aborting"

What's the magic spell to be able to backup $HOME w/ hidden files 
included?

www.yolinux.com/TUTORIALS/LinuxTutorialCDBurn.html talks about creating an 
iso image of the directory using  "mkisofs" claiming this will preserve
hidden files. Is this the way it's necessary to go?

  -- 
Bob Holtzman
"If you think you're getting free lunch,
  check the price of the beer"