[m021478]

I am trying to figure out what the best way is to create a bootable DVD frm a DMG file?

Upon first purchasing Leopard 10.5 way back when it came out, I decided to back up the disk on my computer by creating a Disk Image. Turns out it was a good move because now that I need the disc, it seems to have picked up a big scratch on it's surface, and it simply refuses to mount at this point...

I can use either Toast or Disk Utility to accomplish this task (or the terminal if absolutely necessary, but I would really prefer using one of the GUIs I've just mentioned). I was hoping someone would be gracious enough to provide me with instructions on what would be the best way to create a bootable DVD from this DMG file...

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!

[Art Vandelay]

Just select Burn Image from Disk Utility. Provided you properly made your disk image to begin with, it will work fine.

[Cold Warrior]

Another alternative is to restore that image to an external drive or one of its partitions. This makes that partition or drive act just like the Leopard install DVD, except more robust (no CD/DVD media) and much faster. Great for restores/reinstalls, multiple installations (assuming licenses, e.g. family pack), or booting from it to troubleshoot/test.