CD Recordable Solutions

Overview

Written not for the computer expert but for the common user, this guide to recordable CDs explains the latest innovations in the technology. An initial hardware overview explains how CDs are produced, the difference between CD-recordable and CD-rewriteable, how a CD-writer works, writing speeds, and drive types. Various recording formats, including CD-Audio, HSFS, and Mac formats, are discussed. CD production, from backing up and archiving software to diagnostic and audio CDs, is covered, and a troubleshooting guide offers solutions to the problems most often encountered when writing CDs and after verification. Instructions for using both Easy CD Recorder (PC) and Toast 4 (Mac) software are also included.

Author Biography: Martin C. Brown is a consultant with 18 years of multiplatform administration and programming experience. He is the author of iMac FYI and Perl: The Complete Reference.