The computer has to "read" the original disk, then I have to put in a blank disk and it copies the original to it. I have 14 disks I have to do this with. Some take longer than others. I'm on the 7th one right now.
OK - well 17 hours is a lot of tape. I see... carry on! - Make sure you send your $2 to the Tolkien Estate. and $2 to the publisher, and $2 to the book store... Lets see, how many people are you stealing from?
just kidding