How to Burn CDs From MP3 on Linux

The Linux operating system provides great user flexibility. This operating system is open source and allows a person with programming knowledge to customize the operating system to fit their specific needs. Burning MP3s to a compact disc is a process that, given a basic knowledge of Linux, can be accomplished within a few steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Make certain the compact disc burner works well with Linux. Consult the Linux operating manual for a list of compatible burners.

2. Select the interface for the file transfer. SCSI is the most user-friendly interface but they generally cost more. Another alternative interface is the IDE but they have been known to vary widely in quality. Be sure not to use a parallel port burner with the Linux operating system.

3. Choose the graphical user interface (GUI) to burn the compact disc. The most popular and robust program is Xcdroast. If a copy is not installed, one can be downloaded and installed from the Internet.

4. Group the MP3s into one file directory. This makes the process and command line easier to construct.

5. Create an ISO image of the MP3s. Use the following command line to create the ISO image: "Mkisofs −J −o /tmp/mymp3s.iso /home/"file location directory"/mp3s/ "xcdroast" dev=1,0,0 speed=16 −eject /tmp/mymp3s.iso" The "File location directory" is the place where the MP3s are stored. In addition, the "xcdroast" command is denoting the specific burning software installed on the computer. In both the previous commands remove the quotations and place the user specific information inside the quotes.

Resources

• Xcdroast download site.