IDVD multiplexer error and other woes - a happy tale!

Question

I just wanted to share with anyone out there who's getting the nondescript "multiplexer error" when trying to burn a DVD in iDVD, that after poring over and trying just about every suggested solution I could find online, the one that worked was, of course, the simplest:
All I did was go to Staples and buy DVD-R blank discs instead of the DVD+R ones I had been trying to use.
Hope this helps somebody out there!

Answer 1

A good point you make there about media.
It is important to make sure the type of disks you are using are supported by your computer.
1.) Make sure the DVD disks you are using are compatible with your computer's optical drive. If you use a disk that is not supported by your computer's SuperDrive you may get inconsistent burn results. You can find out what types and speeds of disks your computer supports by going here and looking for the "SuperDrive" section under your model of computer: http://support.apple.com/specs/
2.) Use DVD-R disks that list a lower speed. Burnable media comes with numbering on the original packaging that indicates the speed of the disk (Usually 1x,2x,3x, etc.). A lower number may produce a more compatible disk on more systems than a high number.
3.) Try different brands of media. I personally try to stick with media made by companies with a long history of making recordable media.