Baron wrote:

> I think this nails it ! �I've been trying to backup a directory to a
> DVD and whilst the path gets copied the directory is empty and
> nothing gets recorded in it. �Net result a DVD with an empty
> directory tree.
> 
> Thanks both, your quick replies are appreciated.

I've not worked with cd/DVD file systems for many years now, bu I think
there was extention to overcome such limitation.
I would try to create iso image first and inspect  it via loop mount.

regards