Any downsides of UDF data DVD+/-R ??

[theReal]

I searched the forum on the issue but all I found was a simple statement "use ISO for data DVDs" but it didn't explain why

I'm still wondering if there are any downsides of the UDF format for data DVDs. I usually burn my data DVDs with UDF 1.02 because I think the file format is newer than ISO, so I guess it should be better, right? (I mean it supports files >2GB for example, unlike ISO)

Is it only compatibility issues? And when yes, what computers could I expect not to read my UDF 1.02 data discs? I haven't encountered any problems yet.

[The Geek]

Windows older than ME and 2000 can't read UDF without an UDF reader installed. ME, 2000 and XP can read UDF natively.

The Geek

[dani82]

might just be me (yeah right!), but my dvd players(standalone) doesn't accept UDF, only ISO

[stickboy]

That's impossible. DVD video uses UDF.

[The Geek]

but my dvd players(standalone) doesn't accept UDF, only ISO

That can't be. DVD Video uses UDF. Well, it uses UDF 1.02, so they don't necessarily play back a newer version of UDF.

UDF 1.02 can be read by every standalone player.

The Geek

[theReal]

:D maybe "my standalone doesn't read UDF" is just a nicer description for the fact that it's broken ;)

But seriously, I was only talking about computer data (backups and such) so I don't worry about standalone DVD players (but still a standalone should be able to play UDF 1.02 or it won't read any video DVDs at all :D )

[dani82]

opps! i was referring to data or video, this is what happens, when i try not to be too specific (i'm not embarrass, just look at one of my quotes)