looking for way to verify whether a CD/DVD was correctly burned

[Jim Cox]

> > > > > Is there some way to verify whether a CD/DVD was correctly burned?
> > > >
> > > > In K3b you have the option to verify written data. See
> > > > Project:Burn:Writing:Options:Verify written data.
> > >
> > > Thanks, Zoltan, but I was looking for a command line solution.
> > >
> > Use the MD5sum or SHA1 sum and check it against the CD/DVD.
>
> Could you please give some more details?
>
> Paul

FWIW, I've had good luck burning install CDs by following the directions on:
  http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/coasterless.htm