What disc do I need?

[Mephisto_Helix]

Ok so what happens when you have an image of a game (backup) that is too large to put on an ordinary dvd disc ... do I just get a dual layer? And is the dual layer disc where all the storage is on one side still called dual layer? Totally in the dark here so any info appreciated

 

[Pooky]

Yes it is on one side. You can put it on dual layer or split it and put it on two normal dvd's.

 

[Just_Ice]

Ok so what happens when you have an image of a game (backup) that is too large to put on an ordinary dvd disc ... do I just get a dual layer? And is the dual layer disc where all the storage is on one side still called dual layer? Totally in the dark here so any info appreciated

I suppose you would need a dual layer DVD, and yip, the one sided DVD that is practically two DVDs in one is a Dual layer disc.

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Schweetness .... thanks guys

 

[detritus]

You might take a look at this thread (http://www.fileforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=39). While it is titled CD-2-DVD they have some instructions for DVD-9 to DVD-5 conversions too. That's if you don't want to pay a premium for dual layer discs of course.

 

[HavocXphere]

Depends. You can't split a protected image...you'll need a dual layer for that. Or split it & get a crack for the lost RMPS.

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

I'll just stick with the dual layer then ..... don't wanna be bothered trying to figure splitting this and cracking that ......

 

[HavocXphere]

I'll just stick with the dual layer then ..... don't wanna be bothered trying to figure splitting this and cracking that ......

It's not quite that simple. A dual-layer is big enough for the data...but you'll still need RMPS emulation running in the background. e.g. Daemon tools can do that....(Not sure whether it can only emulate RMPS for mounted stuff or also physical DVDs).

i.e. It's not possible to make 1:1 copies of RMPS disk with normal DVD writers. The next best way is to emulate the timings using a non 1:1 copy....and for that you need emulation software running in the background. And if the person who made the image didn't know whats cooking then the chances of emulation working are slim.

It's all a bit complicated. Googling for mini-images might also be enlightening.

 

[.Froot.]

Dual layer-- "Double density", "single sided".
Double sided.... well it says it all.

Yeah, you can also use the DVD9to5 software. Linux has a really awesome one (Called something like DVD95 or so, can't remember exactly).

 

[kronoSX]

There are programs that can split a emulated .iso file.I would emulate the iso and compress the files with a compression agent.