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Burning a CD or DVD image is different from burning files themselves. Whereas usually you select the files you want to burn separately, an image contains all the files needed and can include advanced capabilities such as boot loaders and allows bit identical copying. Therefore you cannot just burn the file to a disc, the image has to be written with the 'Burn Image' command. | |||
= Burn an image with K3b on KDE 4 = | |||
This explains how to burn a CD on the '''KDE 4''' desktop using K3b. Please make sure K3b is installed (it's a separate package from the desktop packages but is usually installed by default). If you need more information on checking, please see [[Installing software packages|installing software packages]]. | |||
# Load a a blank CD/DVD into the drive. You'll know if you'll need either a CD or DVD by looking at the image's name. Also, check that your drive is capable of burning to the desired format. | # Load a a blank CD/DVD into the drive. You'll know if you'll need either a CD or DVD by looking at the image's name. Also, check that your drive is capable of burning to the desired format. | ||