Correct way to burn DVD-R Dual Layer? Power Mac G5 or MBP Early 2008?

I have several software titles I have purchased and they are on dual layer dvd, I am using Philips DVD-R dual layer, I have a Power Mac G5 and an early 2008 Mac Book Pro, I have been unable to successfully burn a back-up on either drive. I am noticing dual layer seem to be an major problem across the board, but in the past this has been the place I come to get my answers.
Thank You in advance,
Sebastian

http://lifehacker.com/251758/mac-tip--how-to-burn-an-iso-or-dmg-file-to-disc
I believe this is pretty much what I did. ^
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1453988&tstart=0
here are some possible solutions for your error... ^
keep me updated and let me know if anything works....

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