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so there is currently no way to backup *original* (from my own drive) firmware? I think I'll wait for some time and try pre-installed firmware first ( right now I am more interested in burning, not in UHD ripping. while idea of (partially) open firmware looks attractive ..as long as one can reflash ...

I have # /usr/bin/sdftool -d /dev/sr0 --info SDF.bin version: 0x0096 Drive Tool SDF present Drive Specific SDF not present Identification SDF present [Identification SDF] Embedded Info Strings: 8000:LibreDrive Information 8013:Status 8102:Possible, not yet enabled 8001:Drive platform :MT1959 [Identi...