[File to iso mode]

So what's up with the MDS. file? I always rip to VIDEO_TS, use shrink to make an ISO, then burn the ISO, but if I have to copy a copy, I use ISO read and get an MDS file also. I know there is a setting to disable it, but I don't understand it so I leave it alone.

[The Latest DVD Writers' True Speeds]

I have a Lite-on 1633s hooked up as sec. master and a Creative 5241e (old) dvdrom hooked up as pri. slave. It seems I never use the Creative to rip, because it is too slow, so I use my Lite-on for ripping and burning though I rather wouldn't. I always rip to file and process with Shrink first.

Should the Creative be hooked up as Sec. Slave? Or is it just an inherently old piece of crap?

[Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format]

Sorry to hear of probs with Ritek. Guess I have been lucky-I only use Ritek Ridata G05's from Meritline. $36.99 for 100 and I don't seem to get bad burns unless I've been messing with my system. Been burning for about a year and they seem to last.