i was wondering how would i get one to work on ydl. i dont remember if external require a install or if they are just plug and play, and do all external dvd burners work with linux or no? like i mentioned i have ydl 6.and does anybody no of any programs to use to burn using linux? and additional info or help anything would be helpful thanks.

Do you have one in mind? Have you tried plugging one in to see?

USB 2.0 compliant devices are pretty-much plug-n-play. Ask the vendor. Not all usb device are standards compliant. The YDL forums discuss this a bit.

There are many DVD burning programs for use with GNU/Linux distributions.

Well... when referring to yourself, you use the upper case "I". Similarly, new sentences start with upper case. And I do "know" of programs, but I do not "no" of any. If you spend some effort on your writing, then people will be more willing to spend some effort on replies.

Also you:
http://www.yellowdog-board.com/viewt...hp?f=19&t=4342
... if you get useful info there first, please tell us.

for one english is my second language so i dont speak it all that good. and the reason why i was ask what burner work is so that i can buy one,common sense.why am i going to buy something if im not sure if it works?and i have no idea what programs linux uses to burn dvds,thats why im asking

"if you dont wanna give me an answer or be sarcastic dont bother then".

I'm not being sarcastic.
Don't worry, it is difficult for English natives to judge the tone of written material too.

I answered your questions properly.
I also tried to help you get better replies than you have done.

If you won't take advise, don't bother posting.