From 2ddea3e96f95747775d4efdf22a027d631ef1b11 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Thomas Schmitt <scdbackup@gmx.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:30:54 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Removed writing of dummy data with
 blank=format_overwrite_full

---
 libburn/trunk/cdrskin/README              | 7 +++----
 libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.1           | 7 +++++--
 libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.c           | 9 ++-------
 libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin_timestamp.h | 2 +-
 4 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-)

diff --git a/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/README b/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/README
index 25d5f647..0a995335 100644
--- a/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/README
+++ b/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/README
@@ -424,10 +424,9 @@ blank=format_overwrite_quickest  uses "DVD-RW Quick" formatting (type 15h) too
 but leaves the media in "intermediate" state. One may only write sequentially
 to such a DVD. This restriction is lifted after the first write session.
 
-blank=format_overwrite_full  uses preferrably "DVD-RW Full Format" (type 10h)
-and writes a single 32 kB block to address 0 (in case only type 15h is
-available). This formatting lasts as long as writing a full DVD but seems
-to yield best quality.
+blank=format_overwrite_full  uses preferrably "Full Format" (type 00h).
+This formatting lasts as long as writing a full DVD. It includes writing of
+lead-out which is said to be good for DVD ROM compatibility. 
 
 
                         Special compilation variations
diff --git a/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.1 b/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.1
index 9870c75f..f4d0d0bb 100644
--- a/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.1
+++ b/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.1
@@ -209,8 +209,8 @@ The "intermediate" state ends after the first session of writing data.
 .TP
 format_overwrite_full
 Like format_overwrite but claiming full media size rather than just 128 MB.
-Only a minimal data packet gets written. Much patience is required.
-May lead to media which have very few time overhead before and after write.
+Most traditional formatting is attempted. No data get written. 
+Much patience is required.
 .RE
 .TP
 .BI \-checkdrive
@@ -259,6 +259,9 @@ insecure about drive or media state. This includes the attempt to blank
 media which are classified as unknown or unsuitable, and the attempt to use
 write modes which libburn believes they are not supported by the drive.
 .br
+Another application is with blank=format_* to enforce re-formatting of media
+which appear to be sufficiently formatted already.
+.br
 Use this only when in urgent need.
 .TP
 .BI fs= size
diff --git a/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.c b/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.c
index da6f31d5..da02ca11 100644
--- a/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.c
+++ b/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin.c
@@ -5152,15 +5152,10 @@ set_blank:;
        skin->blank_format_size= 128*1024*1024;
      } else if(strcmp(cpt,"format_overwrite_full")==0) { 
        skin->do_blank= 1;
-
-#ifdef Not_yeT
        skin->blank_format_type= 1|(1<<10);
+       /* was : 1|(1<<8)|(1<<10); */
        skin->blank_format_size= 0;
-#else
-       skin->blank_format_type= 1|(1<<8)|(1<<10);
-       skin->blank_format_size= 32*1024; /* write just a minimal packet */ 
-#endif
-
+       /* was: 32*1024; / * write just a minimal packet */ 
      } else if(strcmp(cpt,"format_overwrite_quickest")==0) { 
        skin->do_blank= 1;
        skin->blank_format_type= 1;
diff --git a/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin_timestamp.h b/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin_timestamp.h
index f9519f88..ba06b4cf 100644
--- a/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin_timestamp.h
+++ b/libburn/trunk/cdrskin/cdrskin_timestamp.h
@@ -1 +1 @@
-#define Cdrskin_timestamP "2007.01.10.152520"
+#define Cdrskin_timestamP "2007.01.10.152812"