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    What burning software is good?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by passive101, Mar 11, 2007.

  1. passive101

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    On my pc's I normally use Nero. What is a good burning software program for os x?

    I would like to burn music, videos, misc files, and maybe .iso's or the equivalent on the macs.
     
    passive101, Mar 11, 2007
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    Roxio Toast.
     
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  3. passive101

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    Are there any free ones for the time being untill my next paycheck?
     
    passive101, Mar 11, 2007
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    finder and disk utility will do basic burning and burn images.
     
    RadcomTxx, Mar 11, 2007
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    Finder and Disk Utility provide most of the utility you need really. If you want to poke around with the terminal you can access a few more advanced settings too if you really feel the need to, but Finder and Disk Utility should provide you with most things you need.
     
    Starlight, Mar 12, 2007
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  6. passive101

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    I'm not seeing a way to access settings. I'd like to burn a music cd by using my .mp3's I have on my macbook so it plays in a car cd player.
     
    passive101, Mar 12, 2007
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    Just use iTunes. It will burn a music CD easily enough.
     
    Paul, Mar 12, 2007
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  8. passive101

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    I figured out how to make an audio cd in iTunes and it works perfectly :)
     
    passive101, Mar 12, 2007
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    I don't use or recommend burning software with OS X. For most people, OS X has all the capabilities you need built in. iTunes, iDVD and Finder/Disk Utility generally cover most people's needs. Best of all, there is no extra cost nor bloat.
     
    cashmonee, Mar 13, 2007
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  10. dead_red_eyes

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    Roxio Toast is the best way to go.
     
    dead_red_eyes, Mar 15, 2007
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    Sonic Record Now
     
    kv_ven2001, Mar 15, 2007
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    Clone CD is also very good......
     
    kv_ven2001, Mar 15, 2007
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  13. TedJ

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    I also believe that the built in Apple tools will cover most basic needs, but if you have the money then Toast is a worthy addition.
     
    TedJ, Mar 15, 2007
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    Maybe a little off topic but related to music files and the software to manage them. Can you play/burn/convert flac files and ogg vobis files in OS X?
     
    snowstorm, Mar 15, 2007
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    TedJ, Mar 16, 2007
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