Understanding CD-R & CD-RW Revision 1.00 January 2003 © 2002, OPTICAL STORAGE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (OSTA) This document is published by the Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA), 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, California 95014. Telephone: (408) 253-3695. Facsimile: (408) 253-9938. World Wide Web home page: http://www.osta.org. “OSTA” is a trademark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Products and services referenced in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Understanding CD-R & CD-RW v. 1.00 Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) Market Development Committee Author’s Notes It’s often said that the only constant in the computer and consumer electronics industries is change. Nonetheless, CD-R and CD-RW have remained a constant and trusted companion for many. CD-R and CD-RW technologies have, of course, evolved over the years but change here has come in practical and tangible improvements to quality, performance and ease of use. Unique compatibility and affordability, at the same time, have made CD-R and CD-RW the popular storage choice of industry and consumers alike. This paper replaces OSTA’s earlier “CD-R & CD-RW Questions & Answers” document. Like its predecessor, it seeks to answer basic questions about CD-R and CD-RW product technology in an understandable and accessible way and to provide a compass pointing to sources of further information. If you have suggestions to improve the effectiveness of this paper, please feel free to contact the author by email:
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