I'm definitely new here, to both these forums and the concept(s) to burning data files to DVDs, so please bear w/ me:

I just need to know the difference(s) between these two options here, (what's boxed in RED) and the pros and cons that are associated w/ each decision. Thanks!

You posted in the Venue and Qflix forum, what version and correct name of the Roxio software are you using?

The first option in session based. It writes a small amount of data to the DVD but leaves the disc open, next time you import previous sessions and add a new session, on and on untill the disc is full and you close the disc.

The second option closes the disc so no further writing/burning to that disc is possible.

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First, I apologize for posting in the wrong forum section; I assure you it wasn't done on purpose.

Second, here's the software I'm using:

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Roxio Creator Basic v9
Version:
Build: ,
Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Copyright: Sonic Solutions 2006

Module Name: PX Engine
Build: 3.6.36a, 5
Copyright: Sonic Solutions 2006

Module Name: Roxio Core
Version: 3.3.0
Build: 3.30.47p, HCB
Copyright: Sonic Solutions 2006

Module Name: Roxio Creator Audio
Version: 3.3.0
Build: 330B36L, HCB
Copyright: Sonic Solutions 2006

Module Name: Roxio Creator Copy
Version: 3.3.0
Build: 330B34I, HCB
Copyright: Sonic Solutions 2006

Module Name: Roxio Creator Data
Version: 3.3.0
Build: 330B34H, HCB
Copyright: Sonic Solutions 2006

Module Name: Roxio Creator Tools
Version: 3.3.0
Build: 330B30F, HCB
Copyright: Sonic Solutions 2006

Third, ("first option") in other words: This option here allows any user to treat the disc as if it were a floppy or CD+R, minus "the drag and drop" capabilities?

Also, it says this option will limit your DVD drive options in the future, so how much limited are we talking about here; what sort of sacrifices as a whole must I be aware of?

Fourth ("second option") is closing the disc after a single burn session what's recommended; is this the more secure way to backup important files?

Thanks!
Edited out your serial number

Optical media was intended to be Written and Finalized.

Leaving it Open allows for more to added but nothing to be removed.

I have never heard of anyone losing data on an open disc since EMC 6 came out in 2003. Every version of Windows, starting with Win98 has session writing built into the OS!

Clearly a Finalized disc would be the safest!

Next best thing would be one written with Sessions.

Worst possible choice would be Packet Writing! That is like storing your discs in a microwave