How to use DVD-RAM as a "floppy"

[arealhighlander]

Scuse me if this is the wrong section.

I have a new Pioneer DVR-110 drive that supports writing of DVD-RAM. I have been trying to figure out what software I need (preferably free!) to be able to use it to write to on the fly (i.e. like one big floppy).

Done a hunt for UDF writing software on Google but aint got very far.

[CWR03]

You should be able to "drag-and-drop," copy and paste, delete, etc. within Windows as if it were a floppy or hard drive. When I drop a DVD-RW disk into my drive, Windows asks immediately if I want to format it, then begins to write-prepare it. Though it may take up to an hour to format fully, I can begin to copy or move smaller files to it right away. If I'm not mistaken, DVD-RAM is basically a DVD-RW in an enclosure to prevent contact with the much more sensitive writing surface of the disk.

[arealhighlander]

well, thats what I thought, although there IS a a difference between DVD-RAM and DVD-RW which is why some recorders can handle it and some can't.

Maybe this is why Windows XP can't handle it as well. :thanks:

[CWR03]

The main difference is the case in which the disk is enclosed to prevent contact. You can open that case and play or read it in most devices that can read DVD-RW, but it's not recommended.

[MarcN]

The main difference is the case in which the disk is enclosed to prevent contact. You can open that case and play or read it in most devices that can read DVD-RW, but it's not recommended.
Hm, well, sorry, but that's wrong. :(

DVD-RAM is very different from DVD-RW and most devices can't read them.
For more look here -> What's the difference between the various DVD recordable formats, and what should I buy? (http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=118)

EDIT: You should be able to use DVD-RAMs right away with WinXP (without the need to format them).