How to Burn a CD in Ubuntu Linux

Last Updated: March 28, 2019

Here is how to use GnomeBaker to make a CD in Linux. You don't have to use GnomeBaker to burn a CD, there are many burning software to choose from, like k3b for example.

Steps

1
Download Brasero (a free Open-source CD burning/maker utility for GNOME). To do this click and open Ubuntu Software centre. It is included in recent versions of ubuntu. If not, you can download it.
2
Type Brasero in search.

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3
You will find it in the list. Click on it and then click on Install Button to install it.
4
After the program is installed, open it by going in Dashboard and typing Brasero.
5
When GnomeBaker opens you have a variety of options.
- If you wish to make a Data CD, click Data CD near the bottom.
- Add the files and click "Burn"
- If you want to make an Audio CD, click Audio CD instead of Data CD. You may need to download some extra codecs and libraries for certain audio formats.
- Add the music and hit "Burn".

Community Q&A

Question

How do I copy data from a CD?

Community Answer

On Ubuntu 14.04 and higher, open "disks" from the dash, select the disc, open the menu, then select "create image from disc."
Question

Will the files burn onto the CD in the order I put them into the program?

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Community Answer

Probably, but make sure they're listed in the right order. It should show the order of the files, and the order doesn't really matter unless you're burning some kind of media.

Warnings

Do not run another application while you are running GnomeBaker, for it can cause buffer under-run. Buffer under-run makes your CD or DVD useless unless it's a rewritable CD or DVD.

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