[freebsd-questions] What is the maximum file size on a dvd+r ?

Howard Jones howie at thingy.com
Mon May 29 03:30:23 PDT 2006


Fabian Keil wrote:
> While I didn't read the spec, I heard that explanation before and
> I think it's entirely correct to assume that the file size value
> is unsigned. This has nothing to do with embracing standards.
>   
Just for another datapoint, Nero Burning ROM (onWindows) also limits 
files on an ISO DVD to 2GB. You must use UFS for larger files. These 
guys have been making CD/DVD burning software for some time. I suspect 
they know what they are doing.

Best Regards,

Howie


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