DVD-Writer issues Ubuntu Linux

[Mihai Tanasescu]

Mihai Tanasescu wrote:
> Hello guys,
>
>
> I'm trying to use my dvd-writer the same way I used to do it on 
> Windows but so far I've ruined 2 DVDs to no avail.
>
> No matter if I'm using k3b or brasero..the end result is that the DVD 
> writing process doesn't actually start and the disc gets damaged.
>
> The error is:
>
> WRITE at LBA=220h failed with SK=0h/ASC=00h/ACQ=02h]: Input/output error
>
> Now while writing this email, I just discovered that if I remove the 
> auto detect speed and set it to 12x instead of 16x(which is what it 
> detected automatically) then everything works fine.
>
> Is there any explanation for this ? or a workaround for auto detection 
> to work ?
>
>
> The other utilities (like Brasero or the built-in dvd writer app that 
> appears when I insert a blank disc) also start with automatic speed 
> and thus ruin my disks. (by attempting with 16x)
>
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> P.S. I'm running Ubuntu 8.10, 2.6.27-11 linux server kernel
>
>
> Thanks,
> Mihai
>
Rephrase that...the DVD gets written at 12X, I can see the files on 
it..(I tried with a movie), but I can't play it..seems to be corrupted.
This is no fun I'm afraid.

Any solutions ?
I'd hate installing Windows in a VirtualBox for having full 
functionality in Linux.