On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:53:39 +0000, Mick wrote: > Thanks for all suggestions. Daniel's idea seems to be closer to what I > was looking for (I do not have Java installed on either box, although I > could run Knoppix on the CD writer machine). Only I have no idea what > the options should be to copy a DVD - I guess an iso image of the > original? I'll need to go through that man page a few times, unless > you can suggest an appropriate string of options. As you're already familiar to K3b, why not use that to build the ISO image (tick the Only Create image box). Then transfer it to the other computer to burn it to DVD. -- Neil Bothwick People who eat natural foods die from natural causes.