Backing up to DVD questions

Decided I ought to backup my iTunes Library to DVD since I have some things there I can't get back. I don't have a big library so it only took two disks (I have many .aif files).
At the top was the progress bar showing how long it would take (20 mins or so per disk).
When it was done it said, "Finishing disk... this may take an hour or so."
Wow, I thought, I guess I'll do something else. Then, doink, it was done and the disk ejected. This happened on both disks.
Did this "hour" only take a minute because of the small volume of the library, or what?
Second question, if I "consolidate" my library will this bring in any and all music files, like my GargageBand loops and files?

Did this "hour" only take a minute because of the small volume of the library, or what?
The time remaining is only an estimate.
Second question, if I "consolidate" my library will this bring in any and all music files, like my GargageBand loops and files?
No. Consolidate simply looks at everything you have in iTunes and copies them to the iTunes music folder location specified in iTunes prefs -> Advanced.
Consolidate is how you move your iTunes music folder to a new location.
Also, if you have *Copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library*, unchecked and add music to iTunes, iTunes will use the file wherever it is located and not copy it to the iTunes music folder.
Consolidate will copy them into the iTunes music folder.

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I'm a bit late on this but wanted to ask if you are backing up your catalog. (the Ircat file)? And your pictures where ever they are.
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Please don't be embarrassed about asking questions. We all had to start from the beginning. Sometimes questions are noticed and answered generously by helpful people on this forum. Other times I haven't had any answers. It's worth a try.
I think it's great that you are not letting age stop you from learning a new hobby. My husband is 76 and he won't go near a computer. I don't pick new things up easily like I did when I was younger and it can be frustrating. But you will gradually understand more as you continue.
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Old Toad
Burning dvd's for back up.
I see that if I command-click Event folders the size increases down where it says information in the left bottom corner. Keep it to 4gig or less for each dvd. That works for me. When doing this does it also save any keywords etc.
I would happily go through my library this way to get a secure iphoto archive. Safest way... no?
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ps./ I went to your site. What's up with this font - HelveticaNeue.dfont. Do I need this?
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How do you back up photos to DVDs if you didn't make a second copy during the import process?

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