Novell Doc: openSUSE 10.3 GNOME User Guide

19.2 Brasero

Brasero is a application for the GNOME desktop that lets you burn CDs and DVDs.

Figure 19-1 Brasero Disc Burning Application

Brasero includes the following features:

Ability to edit disc contents (remove, move, or rename files inside directories)
Ability to burn or copy data or audio CDs or DVDs on the fly
Automatic filtering for unwanted files (for example, hidden files, broken/recursive symlinks, and files not conforming to joliet standard)
Multisession support
Joliet extension support
Ability to write or copy a CD/DVD image to the hard drive
Ability to check disc file integrity
Ability to edit CD-TEXT information
Ability to search for audio files inside dropped folders
Support for single-session data DVDs
Support for any kind of CD
Ability to erase CDs and DVDs
Ability to save/load projects
Ability to burn CD/DVD images and cue files
Song, image, and video previewer
Nautilus integrations (drag and drop/cut and paste)
Ability to use files on a network
Ability to search for files based on keywords or file type
Ability to display a playlist and its contents (playlists are automatically searched through Beagle)
All disc IO is done asynchronously to prevent the application from blocking

To start Brasero, click Computer > More Applications > Multimedia > Brasero Disc Burning Application.

The following sections give you a brief overview on using Brasero:

19.2.1 Creating a Data CD or DVD

In the main Brasero window, click Data project

The New data disc project dialog box opens.
To add files to the project, do any of the following:
- Select the files you want to add in the selection pane on the right, then click the Add button.
- Drag files to the area on the left from the selection pane or from your file manager.
- Double-click the files you want to add in the selection pane.
- Copy the files you want to add (for example, from your file manager), then paste the files in the area on the left.
To remove files from the project, do any of the following:
- Select the files you want to remove, then click the Remove button (or press the Delete key).
- Drag files from the area on the left.
Click Burn to open the Disc burning setup dialog box.
Specify a drive to write to.

Click Properties to select the burning speed and other preferences (such as whether or not the disc is ejected after burning is complete).
(Optional) To create a multisession CD or DVD, select Leave the disc open to add other files later.

Multisession discs can be used to write data in more than one burning session. This is useful, for example, for writing backups that are smaller than the media. In each session, you can add another file. As long as the disc contains enough space, you can append as many sessions as you like. You can even add audio files to data discs.
(Optional) Select Check data integrity to verify the integrity of the written data by comparing the MD5 sums of the original data and the burned data.
Click Burn.

19.2.2 Creating an Audio CD or DVD

In the main Brasero window, click Audio project

The New audio disc project dialog box opens.
To add files to the project, do any of the following:
- Select the files you want to add in the selection pane on the right, then click the Add button.
- Drag files to the area on the left from the selection pane or from your file manager.
- Double-click the files you want to add in the selection pane.
- Copy the files you want to add (for example, from your file manager), then paste the files in the area on the left.
To remove files from the project, do any of the following:
- Select the files you want to remove, then click the Remove button (or press the Delete key).
- Drag files from the area on the left.
Click Burn to open the Disc burning setup dialog box.
Specify a drive to write to.

Click Properties to select the burning speed and other preferences (such as whether or not the disc is ejected after burning is complete).
(Optional) To create a multisession CD or DVD, select Leave the disc open to add other files later.

Multisession discs can be used to add files in more than one burning session. As long as the disc contains enough space, you can append as many sessions as you like.
Click Burn.

19.2.3 Copying a CD or DVD

In the main Brasero window, click Disc copy.

The CD/DVD copy options dialog box opens.
Specify the source drive you want to copy.
Specify a drive to write to.

To copy the disc to the file system, select File image from the Select a drive to write to drop-down list, then click Properties to specify a location and image type.
Click Copy.

19.2.4 Burning an Existing CD/DVD Image to Disc

In the main Brasero window, click Burn image.

The Image burning setup dialog box opens.
Specify a drive to write to.

Click Properties to select the burning speed and other preferences (such as whether or not the disc is ejected after burning is complete).
Specify the location of the image you want to burn, and the image type.
Click Burn.

19.2.5 Erasing a CD or DVD

In the main Brasero window, click Disc > Erase.

The Disc blanking dialog box opens.
Specify the drive containing the disc you want to erase.
Select any other options you want.
Click Blank.