OSTA introduction

[smh]

James Goldman wrote: OSTA Marketing Coordinator

(Mikey, why didn't you slam James Goldman for incorrect crossposting?)

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Mike Richter on Packet Writing Format (xiii)
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"the fault is not with the software but with the format"

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From: Mike Richter (Roxio Shill)
Subject: Re: New here ... Roxio questions
Date: 6/19/03

most of those who have written fixed-length packets
have either stopped doing so altogether or,
as I do, use the format only for test.

The format is bad - it loses data.

That's not because of DCD, the age of the recorder or
the phase of the moon.
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( BTW, have you ever communicated with OSTA about what you call the
inherent flakiness and fragility of fixed-length packet format?

Asking because you won't least a bit squeamish communicating with
Plextor and Andy McFadden, letting them know their errant ways --and
made that fact public. )

[smh]

.. --------------------------------------
Mike Richter, were you born with
"Scam Artist" emblazoned on your face?
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( Reduced to living off the trash? )
( ... my thanks to Tim ... )
James Goldman wrote: OSTA Marketing Coordinator (Mikey, why didn't you slam James Goldman for incorrect crossposting?) ============================================ Mike Richter on Packet Writing Format (xiii) ============================================ "the fault is not with the software but with the format" ====================== From: Mike Richter (cRoxio Shill) Subject: Re: New here ... Roxio questions Date: 6/19/03 most of those who have written fixed-length packets have either stopped doing so altogether or, as I do, use the format only for test. The format is bad - it loses data. That's not because of DCD, the age of the recorder or the phase of the moon. ======================

Isn't it about time you respond to this, Hit&Run?

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From: Mike Richter (cRoxio Shill)
Subject: Re: Loosing Disk Space {formatting CDRW}
Date: 5/7/03

BrianT wrote: When I re-format a CDRW with Drag to Disk Full Format {EasyCD 6}, the space available after format drops by between 150 and 200 Mgs and I cannot get it back.

The space you are losing is due to sectors found to be
unreliable. It's a good sign that the disc is developing errors
and is ready for the trash. You'll also find that formatting
gets slower; it takes time to retry verification and to mark
the bad sectors.

If you insist on using fixed-length packets, you ask for that
as well as losing data.

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From: "BrianT"
Date: 5/8/03

Mmm, but if I format a brand new CDRW I get the full monty then if I
immediately re-format, quick or full, I loose 150Mg. Surly CDRW's
don't develop errors after 5 minutes?

Also from your statement "If you insist on using fixed-length
packets, you ask for that as well as losing data" are you suggesting
that the Drag and Drop part of Easy CD is unreliable and should not
be used ?

If so why does Easy Cd 6 have this software and say how easy it is
to use. Now I am very puzzled.
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