Multi-Session CD Burning

I confess I did not plow through all the discussions and Apple Tech Support did not have an answer ~ Surely, there is a way to copy files to a CD-R and then add files at a later time to the same CD. Yes, Disk Utility will allow "appendable" CD burning for images but this seems to add a layer of complication over just creating a multi-session data CD. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
PowerBook G4 15"   Mac OS X (10.3.9)  

This Kbase article seems like it might help: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=160588 But, it only addresses leaving the disk appendable.

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    I have repaired the permissions and the disk, this does not fix the issue.
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    It appears that multisession DVD's are not supported properly through DIsk Utility.
    As ever, you have choices.
    There is the hard way (that has the redeeming feature of being free): http://www.math.nyu.edu/aml/CDwrite.html (yes this covers DVD's too).
    There is the easy way (that costs a bit of cash, although your first 20 burns are free):
    http://freeridecoding.com/burnagainfs/index.html
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  • Can't do multi-session CD burn

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    How to burn multisession dvd?

    When try  to burn blank dvd or rewritable dvd the multisession option is greyed .
    I tried different dvd s but of no use
    How to burn multisession dvd?

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    Does the super drive support multi-session DVD burns on any type of media? Or otherwise is there software that facilitates this?
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    Multi-Session DVDs are defined for PLUS media only - MINUS media won't work.
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  • Burning & Reading Multi-session CD-Rs

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    I read on the xlab.com that burning CD-Rs in Panther is a problem for some, while it goes smoothly for others. Unfortunately, I fall into the first category. Once I've burned the CD-R, I can't get any of the session volumes to mount. Or sometimes, only one of the session volumes will mount and not the others. Are there any Panther users who have a helpful hint on getting it to work?
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    Sorry for the loooooong time it took to respond. I was trying to burn a data CD-R.
    In the meantime, though, I've discovered the following, which may solve my problem next time I burn a CD-R:
    Burn and re-burn (if using CD-RWs) everything in the Finder except multi-session CD-Rs. Finder-burned CDs are readable on both Mac & PC. If you need to create a disk image (dmg) -- which is required if burning onto a multi-session CD-R -- then use Disk Utility. Only Macs, though, can read dmg's.
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    2. If recording onto a CD-R, make your very first recording by burning via the Finder. If you want to append to that recording (make the CD-R "multi-session") then subsequent burnings have to be done via Disk Utility. NEVER burn the FIRST session in Disk Utility, or else not all the volumes (if any) will mount. Summary: A first (or only) session for a CD-R must be burned through the Finder. Subsequent sessions must be burned through Disk Utility.

  • Multi or Open session CD burning from iPhoto

    I stumbled upon this quest in iPhoto, but it could apply to all iLife or Apple CD/DVD-burning equipped apps that use the burn icon.
    Where is the burning preference to set multi-session (or open session) before clicking the shutter icon to burn, for example, an album of pictures in iPhoto?
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  • Disk Utility 13 cannot create multi-session CDs

    With Mavericks/ Disk Utility 13 on a new MBP, the option to leave a disk appendable is always greyed out, on all the CD disks I have tried, including new ones of various national brands.
    On an older imac, runnng Snow Leopard and Disk Utility 11.5, following the same procedure, the identical disks are appendable. The older imac has an internal superdive. The MBP has a new external Apple Superdrive.
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    Will try third party burner or just ruin more disks.
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  • Multi sessions CD's and DVD's

    Hi...to all who read my post re burning CD's and DVD's...thanks. I have it figured out. Working good, so far. Is there any way my computer will burn multi-session CD's and/or DVD's? We just bought a camcorder...would like to transfer from camera to DVD....not have to wait until enuf data to fill a DVD.Thanks, if advance for you help.

    Since there is no standard for multiple session DVDs, you can't create them.
    As for CDs:
    In Disk Utility, create a disk image that contains the files you want to burn to the disc.
    The files must be from a volume with a Mac OS Extended disk format. To check a volume's disk format, select the disk in Disk Utility and look at the information at the bottom of the Disk Utility window.
    Select the disk image in the Disk Utility list and choose Images > Burn.
    Select the "Leave disc appendable" checkbox. If you don't see this option, click the triangle in the top-right corner.
    Insert a blank recordable disc in the optical drive, and click Burn.

  • How to use cdrw to create multi-session cd?

    I use cdrw to create multi-session cd as this:
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    # cdrw -O -i /tmp/2.iso
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    Honestly I know this is sort of a weak point with Macs. Not really sure why. I guess with the price of HD storage getting cheaper as well as writable media it's just not something people are interested in enough. But that's too bad because it does seem to have interest.
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  • Multi-session CD capability

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    LOL
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    Itunes wont burn RedBook - But nero will. dont know about windows media player (weeelllll maybe cuz it has the conversion options....hmm)
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    All they told me bout in school was the mastering, duplication, how a cd works, tha laquer on it, the pressing preocess, etc:
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  • MULTI-SESSION ???

    All I would like to know is there a way to do a Multi-Session with a DVD on my IMAC. I have had 13 people Look on my other post. Does anyone know If it can be done ?

    Well the first one sounds good. Just you have to pay for it. Kinda *****. On a pc you can do that for free already with DVDs and CDs I mean I love MACs much better but it kinda ***** I cant just do it right away on OS X. Kinda a drawback I think. And the 2nd Site well I have that program Its good for CDs. See this is what it had to say. > you can use sessions so multiple burns can be done in the same disc (CD only). < Only CD. Well thanks anyways I guess I'll just have to stick to using the PC for doin Multiple Burns. At least till Apple Fixes that. I hope its a FIX in Leopard. I mean they give you a Useless Searching Bar at the Top Right Corner. But yet somthing thats useful like this they dont put in here LOL doesnt make sence. But OOO well. Thanks again

  • Multi-session DVDs

    Is it possible to burn multi-session dvds? It would be nice to burn multiple times to a dvd like you can to a cd. If this is possible, please let me know.

    Sorry but no this is not possible.

  • Create single-volume multi-session cd/dvd

    I am a Mac OS X User.
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    Can anyone show me how to perform that task?
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    Hello again,
    I may have realized that it may be possible by burning two or more images onto an optical medium by using a similar command.  It's something like this example:
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    Can anyone help me on how to perform this properly, so that the terminal would not bring me any error messages?
    Thanks in advance for your responses.
    JohnDB3975

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