"The GNOME desktop environment comes with a simple and single-minded CD burner application built into the Nautilus file manager (not dissimilar to what Microsoft bundles with Windows XP's Windows Explorer and Vista's Explorer) that can handle a lot of your file burning needs. But what do you do if you need more complex tasks done, like burning or ripping an ISO file, or creating an audio CD?
"When Nautilus begins to feel cramped and underpowered, it's time to begin looking at some excellent free software utilities to fill the gap..."
