Non Apple external DVD R/W drive (USB)

Is there any way I can get a Toshiba (TS-L632) DVD R/W external usb drive to work under OS 10.4? I've tried PatchBurn, but the drive isn't seen so that's no good. The drive does work (I've tested it on a PC).

Hi,
I think Patchburn was your best bet.
Depending what you want it for, VLC may work to Play Movies, Toast Titanium or Dragon Burn should work for Burning.

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My sister-in-law has an iMac G4 1.25Ghz 17” LCD USB 2.0 with 10.4.11.
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1. Thoroughly clean the original thermal film from the mating surfaces (circled below) of
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