In Disk Utility, cannot burn disk image to empty 4.7gb DVD

I am having some computer trouble, look at my previous posts if you are curious what is going on. Basically I can't access my computer unless I hold down Command + Option + P + R and select Disk Utility. I'm trying to back up some of my files on DVDs before I mess anything else up.
I have a disk image htat is 3.8 GB and i'm trying to burn it on a 4.7 GB disk and it says "The disc inserted does not have enough free space" Why? It's an empty DVD

Hi, just asking, are you trying to burn the DMG, or restore it to a DVD?

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Ok I have never tried that, as this is the first time it is suggested to me.
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whereas the disk image (played on the Mac) would return to DVD menu.
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And for those wondering, I am not a pirate. Otherwise, I would have pirated Toast already! I'm just sick of switching my discs out.

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John Kernan wrote:
I keep getting the message that it is too big. What's the secret?
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So you can see that your 4.4 GB is a tad too large for the DVD.
Looking at it the other way, your 4.4GB of data is 4.72 GB the way DVDs are measured.
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I would really appreciate some guidance.
Many thanks in advance

He already stated thet he is re-formated teh disk
@myrlin
as far as i can see, problem is with
cdrecord: Data does not fit on current disk.
try to reduce data for burning.
Aslo check that your user belongs to optical group aka "id USER"
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<font "size=+1">Duplicate a CD or DVD
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http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/creator/system-requirements.html
Most folks who run Windows Vista / burn Dvd's on a pc do not necessarily use Roxio products as opposed to Nero or CDBurnerXP (and there are other alternatives also listed below for the PC).
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Your choice (or rather your friend's choice).
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http://www.kenstone.net/fcphomepage/making_dvdcopies.html
Hope the above links help but if not just come on back. And good luck.
Disclaimer: Apple does not necessarily endorse any suggestions, solutions, or third-party software / products that may be mentioned in this topic. Apple encourages you to first seek a solution at Apple Support. The following links are provided as is, with no guarantee of the effectiveness or reliability of the information. Apple does not guarantee that these links will be maintained or functional at any given time. Use the information above at your own discretion.
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