Re: Packet writing issue on 2.6.15.1

From: iSteve
Date: Sat Feb 11 2006 - 11:10:08 EST


On 11 Feb 2006 16:59:09 +0100
Peter Osterlund <petero2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > If the driver cannot handle variable packet size, and it is not matter of
> > filesystem but matter of CDRW (which I presume), shouldn't the whole
> > pktsetup fail?
>
> pktsetup can be run before there is a disc in the drive. Therefore,
> these kinds of checks are done when you attempt to open the device for
> writing.
>

Any plans or time estimation to support variable packet size?

BTW, can I currently work with packet writing if I only have a CDR? I know it
technically is possible, I've seen it done (not on Linux though), but I wonder
if it is possible with current codebase.
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-- iSteve
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