Droppix Recorder 1.0.2 CD/DVD recording package released

October 11, 2004

Droppix, a recent new all-in-one software suite for CD/DVD recorders has an updated version with a significant number of updates and fixes. Updates include improvements to its CD/DVD recording engine, scrolling enhancements to a few windows, Tree view controls within Windows 2000 and several other tweaks. Several fixes include the setup module under Windows 2000, DVD-R size detection, drag 'n drop within video projects, gauge displays, noises between tracks on audio CDs and its shown write speed while recording.

For those new to droppix, this software aims to be as user-friendly as possible for users new to CD/DVD recorders such as wizard based music, video, photo and data CD/DVD creation. On the other hand, Droppix features a wide range of disc images such a BIN, ISO, DWI and so on for creation, editing, converting and recording, disc duplication (likely unprotected discs only) and various disc formats such as DVD-RAM, dual-layer DVDs and so on. TheRules used our news submit to send in the following news:

Droppix has just release the version 1.0.2 of Droppix Recorder, the new CD/DVD burning solution.

Version 1.0.2 (2004-10-10)

CD/DVD recording engine has been improved
Some graphical elements have been changed (animations, back button, etc.)
'Parameters' and 'Preferences' windows scrolling has been enhanced
Setup module works now properly under Windows 2000
DVD-R size is now correctly detected (NEC DVD recorders, etc…)
Drag 'n drop works now properly in video projects
Gauge display problems have been fixed (Audio CD, media capacity, etc.)
Tree view controls painting has been enhanced under Windows 2000.
Noises between audio CD tracks have been removed
Write speed displayed in status bar is now correct
Some minor tweaks

Version 1.0.1 (2004-08-02)

Added Windows Shell extensions for ISO image files
Fixed some minor bugs

Version 1.0.0 (2004-07-27)

Initial release

With several major recording packages on the market for CD/DVD recorders such as Nero and Easy CD Creator, it is interesting to see a new package now and again enter the market aiming to compete with these well established companies. Droppix does appear to be offering as much support as possible through its website including technical support by E-mail, FAQ's and even a support forum.

While software features is the most common way consumers determine which software to go for, the one thing that is enough to put me off software is bad support, for example I got the company I work for to leave Symantec anti-virus (changed to Grisoft AVG) as a result of getting nowhere looking for help on how to recover its license after reinstalling Windows. Its knowledge base was full of broken links and they demand $ 30 per technical support incident!

Feel free to discuss about Droppix on our Recording Software Forum. Visit their website here. A 30-day evalution of Droppix Recorder can be downloaded directly from here.

Source: Droppix Recorder