[Ham-Computers] Need Advice on CD/DVD R/W Software

[W8DBF D.B. Fischer]

Hi Jim,

Personally, I started out using the rewriteable CDRW format and soon learned 
it was more trouble than worth. I have abandoned its use totally and use 
only CDR format now. I developed a better way of transfering vinyl albums, 
cassette tapes or whatever onto a CD than the CDRW product provided.

Jim, use the CDR format, and forget about editing the CDRW disc. The cost of 
CDR Vs CDRW is far less, as I am sure you know. The problems go away, the 
compatability with various CD players is minimal and the complexity is 
eliminated.

I would suggest that you use a fresh CDR disc, label it with the new name 
you desire and transfer that data to it. Easy, safe and quick to do.

Just my opinion Jim, the hastles with CDRW simply were not worth the bother.

Duane Fischer, W8DBF








----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hill" <hro5-2 at cox.net>
To: <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 4:37 PM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] Need Advice on CD/DVD R/W Software


> I'm looking for CD/DVD R/W software, and would appreciate some advice. I 
> use CD's primarily to store data files (Word documents, downloaded 
> applications, etc.) Less frequently, I store images from my digital 
> camera.
>
> I'm looking for an application that will allow me to change the label 
> (seen when I look at the CD using Windows Explorer, etc., not a physical 
> label attached to the CD) without reformatting the CD.
>
> This feature is available on an early version of Adaptec Direct CD, which 
> came with my Dell Pentium 3 and only works with 9x/Me, but I can't find it 
> on Nero Express 6 which came with a replacement CD/RW drive, or Roxio Easy 
> CD Creator  v 5.3.5.10 which came with my Dell Inspiron with Win XP. 
> These applications are probably abbreviated since they came free with 
> something else, but don't want to purchase a more complete version without 
> knowing.
>
> Any suggestions?  While I mentioned CD's primarily, my new computer has a 
> CD/DVD R/W drive and the application should cover both.
> Thanks, Jim w6ivw
>
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