Need help with Linux apps

[Gonzo]

Last night I volenteered my box for burning iso's at our lugs upcoming install fest then realized that my main box doesnt have linux on it and they would probably kick me out if I showed up with W2k. So I set up a dual boot on my main box.
I was wondering if there are any good programs like MBM or the VIA temp utility for Linux. I have serched the web for a while and havent seen anything. Also I know there are a lot of apps out there for burning CDs, does recomend a specific one? Once I get my graphics bugs worked out and my winmodem going this is going to be a fun linux box.

[David]

I haven't really heard of any MBM like apps. I think that, however, with the necessary programming skills, you could make one. You would need to use assembly or C I think...

For CD burning try www.xcdroast.org I use this - its my personal favourite. Most linux distros come woth the command line cdrecord app, so you may want to use that.

Is your CDRW ATAPI or SCSI?

If it is ATAPI it will need a little bit of...encouragement..to get it to work.

[Gonzo]

I spent the last few hours looking at cd burning apps and I think I have decided that X-CD-Roast looks like the app for me. I have an external SCSI 12x burner, and an internal SCSI 4x burner.
I would be all for making my own mbm type program if I was better at C (I know a little C++) and if I knew how to access the bios or sensors on the mobo. Sence I am not that talented I guess I will wait and see if anyone else might know of any.

[David]

PHEW!

Your CD burners are SCSI, that saves someone the job of explaining SCSI emulation (not fun).

I know a little bit of C, but not enough. Maybe have a look at www.freshmeat.net or www.sourceforge.net to see if you can dig up something