Attach CD writer to a Chromebook or Ubuntu Desktop?

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Rich-Allen1976
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Attach CD writer to a Chromebook or Ubuntu Desktop?

Post by Rich-Allen1976 » 27 Mar 2023, 10:31

Would it be possible or can't Linux powered PCs run CD writers?

Reason I'm asking is because I bought/downloaded an Ella Roberts MP3 album on Amazon last night, and I'd like to put it on a CD, I realise I could've bought the CD itself on Amazon but the MP3 album was cheaper.

Can anyone help? I'm aware of Google and may even email my Brother.



 
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Attach CD writer to a Chromebook or Ubuntu Desktop?

Post by Beerkeg » 27 Mar 2023, 17:08

Yes, you can write CDs/DVDs/Bluerays on linux. I've not even needed to look for drivers, they just work, be it a SATA or USB writer. Just wodim or dd the files to the correct /dev/ or google for a GUI software for your distro.

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Attach CD writer to a Chromebook or Ubuntu Desktop?

Post by Rich-Allen1976 » 28 Mar 2023, 16:49

Turns out I don't need to, I can just use a USB cable to transfer the album to my phone.
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