Library Backup Goner severely wrong

I used the latest itunes to backup everything in my library before reformating my hard drive and reinstalling os x. I've gone to put all my music back on anf my imac g5 just spits the dvd out without even recognising it. Anyone come across this and have a solution?

Miklos:
There is no way to get the true size of what you've selected to backup until you start the burn as you've found out. Since your library folder is small enough to burn intact to a DVD from the Finder that would be the best route at this time. You won't be able to access that disk from within iPhoto but will be able to replace a corrupt library with it if you ever needed to. When the library gets to big for a DVD then you'll have to look at burning portions via the Share->Burn Disk menu option.
The keyword problem is due to a know bug. Hopefully that will be corrected by the next update whenever that is.
iPhoto does not support multiple burn to DVD-RWs. Nor does the System. It's just the nature of the beast. They have to be erased before they can be used again and that's a slow process. With the low price of regular DVD disks so reasonable I find it better just to use a DVD-R disk. It's faster on the burn.
Your maintaining a current/daily backup on an external HD is a very good strategy. In case of problems you have a current copy to revert back to (see:A Tale of Woe).

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