"Blank CD" terminology is potentially confusing

[Sridatta Thatipamala]

Binary package hint: brasero

After inserting a rewritable disk containing files, Brasero offers the option to "Blank CD," meaning to clear the disk before writing files. However, it is not clear that the word "Blank" is being used as a verb.
Users who construe "Blank" as an adjective may be confused as to why the button is not labeled with an action.

[Liam O'Reilly (aliam13-2)]

I believe it should say "overwrite disk". Blanking a disk means to make it blank and reset all the bits - this does not happen if this button is clicked. The disk is not blanked and then written to, it is simply overwritten in a single pass.

[Pedro Villavicencio (pedro)]

Thanks for the report, it has been some time without any response or feedback in this bug report and we are wondering if this is still an issue for you with the latest release of Ubuntu the Natty Narwhal, May you please test with that version and comment back if you're still having or not the issue? Please have a look at http://www.ubuntu.com/download to know how to install that version.Thanks in advance and sorry for the late response.

[Pedro Villavicencio (pedro)]

We are closing this bug report because it lacks the information we need to investigate the problem, as described in the previous comments. Please reopen it if you can give us the missing information, and don't hesitate to submit bug reports in the future. To reopen the bug report you can click on the current status, under the Status column, and change the Status back to New. Thanks again!.

[Liam O'Reilly (aliam13-2)]

This is still the case even with the most recent version 11.04 of Ubuntu.

The disk is not blanked, it is simply overwritten. Overwriting a disk is usually never needed and reduces the lifespan of the disk. This is a simple bug to fix and all that needs changing is the wording on the GUI. The words "Blank Disk" should be changed to something more appropriate like "Overwrite Disk" this will give the correct impression of what is about to happen and would assume me that the lifespan of the disk is not being unnecessarily wasted. I would almost consider this a paper cut bug.

Thanks
Liam