Multimedia Software

[davis]

I'm in need of a new program that will copy CDs/DVDs as well as allow dragging of files into a window for burning. I'm looking at Nero 12 and I see 'system requirements' lists a 2.0 gb processor. This system has a 1.80 gb processor. is it really advisable to not use the Nero program due to that or is the 1.80 'close enough'? I used to use Nero several years ago and loved it but when I upgraded the system I had then, I couldn't afford an upgrade of Nero. I've been using Roxio Easy CD Creator, which has worked fine, but I no longer have it.

advise away.

[UnephenStephen]

are you saying you need something that is free or just cheap?

[davis]

0 - $30 or $35. I don't mind paying for a program, just not an expensive one.

[UnephenStephen]

it's listed as free but it may still be handicapped (or not totally free). i used an older version back in 08 and it worked pretty well..

ashampoo

you can also check out download.com

download

[davis]

thanks for the links. I saw Ashampoo last night but didn't have time to research it.

[Jerjo]

I had a version of Nero that came with this PC and it was such an infuriating piece of software I scrubbed it from the system. I'd just like something that would allow me to burn a CD of a concert that didn't have a gap between the tracks.

[davis]

I had a version of Nero that came with this PC and it was such an infuriating piece of software I scrubbed it from the system. I'd just like something that would allow me to burn a CD of a concert that didn't have a gap between the tracks.

For burning shows w/o gaps between songs, I recommend Burrrn http://www.burrrn.net/?page_id=6 . I use that all the time & have for years. I'll try Ashampoo. If that doesn't work out, I think I'm going to buy Roxio Easy CD & DVD creator cause I'm familiar with it and know it can copy CD's and DVD's. the Roxio program will also burn shows without gaps. http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Cd-Dvd-Bu...ref=pd_cp_sw_1

Several years ago had a Nero program I loved, but I couldn't afford to upgrade that when I bought a new system.

[Burley Wright]

http://www.imgburn.com/

[davis]

^ can it copy from 1 disc to another?

[Progbear]

I use Ashampoo as well, it works fine for my purposes.

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[ronmac]

I'd just like something that would allow me to burn a CD of a concert that didn't have a gap between the tracks.

That's typically just a Disc-at-Once setting you need to set. For some stupid reason, many of the burning apps don't have that set as a default, in case you might want it to ruin the audio disc you're trying to burn.

[Burley Wright]

http://www.imgburn.com/

^ can it copy from 1 disc to another?

Yes, it takes 2 steps: 1. Create image file from original. 2. Write image file to disc.
Not quite as convenient as Roxio et al (one step but still requiring disc swap assuming 1 drive) but pretty easy.

[davis]

^ thanks for letting me know about that. also, I did not know there was a Columbus in Georgia. But then I don't exactly have a vice grip on geography.

[Burley Wright]

You're welcome and you're better off not knowing there's a Columbus in GA