How to Burn a CD in Ubuntu Linux

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Last Updated: November 24, 2023

Here is how to use GnomeBaker to make a CD in Linux. You don't have to use GnomeBaker to burn a CD, there are many burning software to choose from, like k3b for example.

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Download Brasero from the Ubuntu Software Centre and launch it.
To make a data CD, select "Data CD", add the files, and click "Burn".
To make an audio CD, select "Audio CD", add the music files, and click "Burn".

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To do this click and open Ubuntu Software Centre. It is included in recent versions of ubuntu. If not, you can download it.
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Click on it and then click on Install Button to install it.
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When GnomeBaker opens you have a variety of options.
- If you wish to make a Data CD, click Data CD near the bottom.
- Add the files and click "Burn"
- If you want to make an Audio CD, click Audio CD instead of Data CD. You may need to download some extra codecs and libraries for certain audio formats.
- Add the music and hit "Burn".

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How do I copy data from a CD?

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On Ubuntu 14.04 and higher, open "disks" from the dash, select the disc, open the menu, then select "create image from disc."

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Will the files burn onto the CD in the order I put them into the program?

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Probably, but make sure they're listed in the right order. It should show the order of the files, and the order doesn't really matter unless you're burning some kind of media.

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To make an ISO image, click Tools, and then Burn CD/DVD image depending on if you are burning to a CD or DVD. Then you will need to find the location of the ISO image (e.g /home/name/Desktop/someiso.iso)

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You can copy another CD/DVD or Audio CD by selecting the option that applies from the Tools menu.

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Do not run another application while you are running GnomeBaker, for it can cause buffer under-run. Buffer under-run makes your CD or DVD useless unless it's a rewritable CD or DVD.

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