Anyone using LaCie Internal dual layer LightScribe DVD burner in G4?

Anyone using this drive in a PowerMac G4? Any issues?

I'm using an ibook g4 with 512 ram, and a LaCie DVD DL burner with lightscribe (external). I'm quite satisfied with performance. Just make sure that you get the proper software for the mac with the burner (in the box) if you get lightscribe. If you don't, check limewire on a saturday or sunday to get it from me, then go to the LaCie website and download any and all updates.
good luck.

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