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Data Disc
5.2 Defining Options
5.2.1 Multisession Settings
The Multisession tab provides the option to create multisession discs for data discs. Multis-
ession discs can be burned in multiple sessions until you have reached the maximum disc
capacity. A session is a self-contained data area that is burned using a single process, and
consists of a lead-in (with the table of contents), one or more tracks, and a lead-out. Discs
without the multisession option, e.g. Audio CDs, are burned in a single session.
If a new multisession disc is being started, Nero Linux also saves (if possible) the point of
origin for the files. This information is used when continuing the multisession disc.
If a multisession disc is being continued, Nero Linux automatically sets a cross reference to
the imported session, i.e. the table of contents for the imported session is copied to the table
of contents for the current session. You must define which session is being imported at the
start of the burn process. The files in the previous sessions are retained and continue to take
up space.
In this case Nero Linux automatically verifies whether the correct multisession disc has been
inserted for continuation. If not, the disc is ejected.
If you disable the Finalize disc check box on the Burn tab, you can always
burn additional sessions on the disc, but then only the last session will be visi-
ble and you will only be able to access data from the final session.
Multisession disc
Multisession discs are particularly suitable for backing up important files burned
on a regular basis.
The following configuration options are available on the Multisession tab in the Multises-
sion area:
Option button
Start Multisession
disc
Burns the selected compilation in one session to the disc.
If the disc already contains sessions, you can also select this
option. Sessions are then not imported and cross references
are not set.
Option button
Continue Multisession
disc
Continues a multisession disc by burning an additional session
to a disc with at least one session. Cross references to the im-
ported session are set in the process.
Option button
No Multisession
Creates a disc without a multisession.
5.2.2 ISO Settings
The ISO tab provides options for configuring the ISO file system.
ISO 9660 is a system-independent standard. It can be read on all operating systems.
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