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laxbillw



Joined: Jun 17, 2003
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:20 pm    Post subject: Compatability with MAC
I have an HP Pavilion with LightScribe DVD Super multidrive / CD writer, working on Vista. My problem: I have burned a file of pictures onto a CD and given them to a friend who uses Mac -- both desktop and laptop. Neither will read my CD, insisting there's an error. But the CD works fine on my system and on my Compac laptop. What's the problem?
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drwho07



Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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Location: Central FL, USA
PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:55 pm    Post subject:
The simplest answer is:

Windows file structures and MAC file structures are NOT compatible.

You could maybe send the pictures as .jpg files via the email or internet.
I'd at least give that a try.

Years ago, that was the only way we could exchange files between Commodore 64 computers and IBM PC's.

good luck,

The Doctor Cool
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goretsky



Joined: Dec 07, 2002
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Location: Southern California
PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:53 am    Post subject:
Hello,

When you put the picture files from the HP Pavilion computer onto a CD, did you use special software such as Nero, Roxio or Toast, or did you just "drag-and-drop" them on using packet-writing (DLA) software like InCD or Sonic?

With the first type of software, you have to run special software to "create" (master) the CD-R disc. With the latter, you copy the files to the CD-R like you would a floppy diskette or USB flash ram drive.



Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky
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BudDurland



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 8:22 pm    Post subject:
I believe that if you use software such as Nero, make sure it's writing an Joliet format CD, and set the burn process close the CD after writing (no multisession), a modern Mac should be able to read it.
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drwho07



Joined: Nov 29, 2007
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Location: Central FL, USA
PostPosted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:49 am    Post subject:
When it comes to questions about MAC's, I'm left scratching my head. Confused

I don't even know anyone who owns a MAC!

From here, you'd have to drive at least 90 miles to find someone who would service a MAC.

I've seen printers that come with two drivers CD's.....one for PC's and one for MAC's.

In this part of the world, a MAC is pretty much a non-event.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

The Doctor Cool
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