Looking for better software

Tech198 · Jan 30, 2013, 07:05 AM

Am currently looking into other burning type applications like Toast 11 (all-in-one suite), but other software that do the same thing.

I guess prefer stand-alone, as that way i can only install the stuff i need, instead of having 'bloatware' on my Mac which i don't use.

Must do video (converting to and/from dvd video/formats), (Audio CD - converting to certain, or most formats with the help of Perian), (burn data pc and or Hybrid (PC/Mac), making ISO image from files/disc, would be the main ones.

Also, a better Disc Cover maker (e.g.... Disc Cover in Toast that you would use to create your own CD/DVD inserts.

I''m open to suggestions as to any alternatives ..... DOn't mind Free, as always, but don't mind paying either, if its any good.

switon · Jan 30, 2013, 07:26 AM

Hi Tech198,

If you don't want `bloatware', then you could just use the routines already built into the Mac OS for this. I believe the "drutil" utility will do everything you require, including burning, making ISOs, etc. See the manpage "man drutil" for documentation.

Regards,
Switon

P.S. If you use MacPorts or Fink, then there are also a number of commandline utilities in the dvd+rw-tools package to do the same "burn" operations.

Tech198 · Jan 30, 2013, 07:39 AM

ok..... 'bloatware' meaning a full suite with TiVo transfer and other related stuff..

I'm not that tech savy with Terminal, so it must be software..... I'm just not after installing 900MB worth of stuff (when i only use x application)

satcomer · Jan 30, 2013, 02:35 PM

Maybe you looking for something like Burn.

pepede · Jan 30, 2013, 02:41 PM

For me burn is best burning software for mac

Tech198 · Jan 30, 2013, 11:00 PM

ok thanks.... Tried this but it doesn't support .AVI files..

Even with perian installed, the files are greyed out...... Suggesting i may manually need to convert them first....

ANy other software ?

coryskyes · Jan 31, 2013, 01:23 AM

i think so,For me burn is best burning software for mac.thanks for your sharing

Jan 30, 2013, 07:05 AM	#1
Tech198 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia, Perth	Looking for better software Am currently looking into other burning type applications like Toast 11 (all-in-one suite), but other software that do the same thing. I guess prefer stand-alone, as that way i can only install the stuff i need, instead of having 'bloatware' on my Mac which i don't use. Must do video (converting to and/from dvd video/formats), (Audio CD - converting to certain, or most formats with the help of Perian), (burn data pc and or Hybrid (PC/Mac), making ISO image from files/disc, would be the main ones. Also, a better Disc Cover maker (e.g.... Disc Cover in Toast that you would use to create your own CD/DVD inserts. I''m open to suggestions as to any alternatives ..... DOn't mind Free, as always, but don't mind paying either, if its any good. __________________ 15" i7 Macbook Pro, 750Gig HD, Apple TV 2, iPhone 4S, iPad 3 16Gig
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Jan 30, 2013, 07:26 AM	#2
switon macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012	RE: drutil... Hi Tech198, If you don't want `bloatware', then you could just use the routines already built into the Mac OS for this. I believe the "drutil" utility will do everything you require, including burning, making ISOs, etc. See the manpage "man drutil" for documentation. Regards, Switon P.S. If you use MacPorts or Fink, then there are also a number of commandline utilities in the dvd+rw-tools package to do the same "burn" operations.
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Jan 30, 2013, 07:39 AM	#3
Tech198 Thread Starter macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia, Perth	ok..... 'bloatware' meaning a full suite with TiVo transfer and other related stuff.. I'm not that tech savy with Terminal, so it must be software..... I'm just not after installing 900MB worth of stuff (when i only use x application) __________________ 15" i7 Macbook Pro, 750Gig HD, Apple TV 2, iPhone 4S, iPad 3 16Gig
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Jan 30, 2013, 02:35 PM	#4
satcomer macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia	Maybe you looking for something like Burn. __________________ Mac Book Pro Core 2 Duo 2.16Ghz, SuperDrive, 2G RAM, OS X 10.7.4 Mac Pro Dual 2.8 Quad(Rev B.), 14 G RAM, OS X 10.8.2, 23'' LCD iPad 3G, 32 black
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Jan 30, 2013, 11:00 PM	#6
Tech198 Thread Starter macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia, Perth	ok thanks.... Tried this but it doesn't support .AVI files.. Even with perian installed, the files are greyed out...... Suggesting i may manually need to convert them first.... ANy other software ? __________________ 15" i7 Macbook Pro, 750Gig HD, Apple TV 2, iPhone 4S, iPad 3 16Gig
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Jan 30, 2013, 02:41 PM	#5
pepede macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012	For me burn is best burning software for mac
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Jan 31, 2013, 01:23 AM	#7
coryskyes macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	i think so,For me burn is best burning software for mac.thanks for your sharing
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