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using iDVD 3 without having a DVD burner

stoid

stoid

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Feb 17, 2002
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So long, and thanks for all the fish!
I just got a new 867 15 inch Powerbook with a combo drive. I want to put an extensive project onto DVD. I have access to a mac with DVD burner, but not consistent access to the computer itself. Whenever I try to launch iDVD 3, it tells me nessecary hardware missig (DVD burner), and then quits. Is there anyway I can use my Powerbook to create the project file and then burn the project file to CD then transfer it to the computer with a DVD burner.
 
ibookin'

ibookin'

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Jul 7, 2002
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Re: using iDVD 3 without having a DVD burner

Originally posted by stoid
I just got a new 867 15 inch Powerbook with a combo drive. I want to put an extensive project onto DVD. I have access to a mac with DVD burner, but not consistent access to the computer itself. Whenever I try to launch iDVD 3, it tells me nessecary hardware missig (DVD burner), and then quits. Is there anyway I can use my Powerbook to create the project file and then burn the project file to DVD then transfer it to the computer with a DVD burner.
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Well, you could run DVD Studio Pro, which runs on machines without DVD burners...

Other than that, I have no idea.
 
hugemullens

hugemullens

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Dec 15, 2002
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yeah, iDVD wont launch without the hardware. You can edit, export and do all that good jazz on the powerbook, but to create and burn the DVD you need a superdrive to actually launch the program.
 
iJon

iJon

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Feb 7, 2002
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there are some patches i have seen on carracho, dont know if they work with idvd3.

iJon
 
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steeleclipse

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Nov 7, 2002
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a patch would work, however, it must be specific for idvd3. Apple knows of the 2 patch and has fixed number 3.. dont worry... there will be one around soon :D
 
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