how do i backup my CDs and my DVDs with my Superdrive?

[supermonkey]

do I need special software or does the software that comes with my iMac suffice? I am not sure about the procedure. So far I have little understanding about either procedure using the mac software ( i mean direct copies ) thanks!

[xaqintosh]

basically you use disc copy (in the utilities folder) and make a disk image of the disk and then burn the image ont a new disk. I'm not sure if this works with audio/video

[supermonkey]

thanks - i will give it a shot

[tk4two1]

You can also use toast to create disc images of your originals and then burn them but I don't know how or if this would work with DVD Movies but everything else should work. This would be a better option than disc copy if you are trying to copy audio/video.

[evildan]

If you're not looking to make direct copies from CD to CD you can also just pop in the blank media.

A prompt will ask you if you wish to create a new disk.

Select the format you wish to burn and an icon will appear as if it were a mounted disk.

Copy all the files you want (size permitting) and atempt to eject the disk. You'll be prompted to cancel or burn.

Select Burn and you're done!

[ElDiabloConCaca]

You Can't just copy a DVD, though... perhaps someone will figure out how to in the future, but for the time being, I believe it to be impossible to directly copy a DVD to a blank DVD-R disc.

[supermonkey]

i see, that is a disappointment re DVDs, what is this toast? is this a program i purchase, download, or comes on my computer? sorry for the newbieness.

[alucard]

link to toast. toast titanium is the better version: http://www.roxio.com/en/products/toa...B3KQKAAAHAIV0. if this link doesn't work go to www.roxio.com and look for links to toast or toast titanium.