Erase CDs and DVDs with a Terminal Command

erase CDs or DVDs in linux

This is a quick and dirty way to erase CDs and DVDs with a linux terminal command:

1. Insert your CD or DVD in the tray.
2. Fire up the terminal and issue the following command:

umount /dev/cdrom

cdrecord dev=/dev/cdrom blank=fast

Thats it, use your blank shiny CD/DVD for burning any songs or other things.