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cremos
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_ 		12. July 2006 @ 01:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
hey im trying to burn a 8.15GB lot of data onto a 8.5GB dual layer dvd and i have a dual layer dvd burner but for some reason i cant do it. it says i need a bigger disk. it seems to me that it is 450MB less than the capacity so it should work. pls help

thx in advance
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binkie7
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_ 		12. July 2006 @ 12:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi cremos
A dual layer actually only holds 7.95 gig - then give or take a meg or 2 for the lead in/lead out.
So yes you will need to reduce it down to fit to the disc.

Just like a single layer DVD5 will only hold 4.38 gig.
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cremos
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_ 		14. July 2006 @ 14:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thx for your help
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