I want the functionality of a floppy disk

[aruzinsky]

How do I copy a directory containing regular files from my computer hard drive to a DVD so that later more directories can be copied to the same DVD?

 

Is this an obvious question and, if so, why isn't it answered in FAQS?

[cornholio7]

you can't .

use a packet writing software such as nero

[LIGHTNING UK!]

If you want that kind of functionality might I suggest you buy yourself a USB Memory Pen/Stick thingy. They're far better suited to the task. Use CD/DVD's when you know you've got everything you want/need on the disc - i.e. to archive it.

[chewy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rainier_(packet_writing)

 

nero 7 sure had problems with xp, nero 8 or Vista(ultimate bloatwares) probably still won't get it to work right

 

it seems that more and more dvd burners are coming out with dvd-ram, does anyone think that will take off and be practical for this use? or are you running into the same problems all over again?

 

even at 4 gigs the usb drives are limited

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Well then hopefully the 8gb and 16gb ones won't be so bad

 

If you need more than that on removable storage, you should get an external hdd!

[dontasciime]

cds are far too cheap to even care.

[aruzinsky]

you can't .

use a packet writing software such as nero

 

Shouldn't that be in the FAQs? The only reason I came here is that somebody recommended ImgBurn as a replacement for Nero here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp...essage=25117703 .

[dontasciime]

try dvd-ram

[LIGHTNING UK!]

You're just about the only person to have ever asked the question, so it's hardly worthy of going in the FAQ!

 

You're also probably 1 in 10000 to actually use packet writing software - everyone knows it's very closely linked to the Devil and to avoid it like the plague.

[chewy]

I confess, I used packet writting software in 1998 with windows 95/easy cd and my first cd burner

 

didn't work even back then

[spinningwheel]

Right chewy...but...confession is good for the soul....

[LOCOENG]

my first cd burner

 

I'm sure that one can be found buried somewhere in the backyard next the cat.