Backup itunes onto multiple DVDs

I am wanting to backup my itunes to multiple DVDs and not sure how to do it. I have copied all of the files to a 'burn file', and have tried to start burning...but am told that all of the files need to fit on 1 DVD. Surely there is a way to burn onto multiple DVDs? I will need about 4.
If this isn't an option, what are some other suggestions about backing up my music. I don't want to regret not backing up later!!
thanks!
ibookG4 Mac OS X (10.4.2)

This isn't really the forum to post this in, as 'Feedback about DIscussions' means posts related to the Apple Discussions Forums, eg 'why can't I log in on Mondays?' 'this poster is shouting at me' etc.
Are you a member of .mac? If so you could use the iLife plan (or create a new iTunes plan) to backup your music across multiple DVDs.
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