CD-ROM

The CD-ROM (an abbreviation for "Compact Disc Read-Only Memory") is a non-volatile optical data storage medium using the same physical format as audio compact discs, readable by a computer with a CD-ROM drive. A CD-ROM is a flat, metallized plastic disc with digital information encoded on it in a spiral from the center to the outside edge. The CD-ROM Yellow Book standard was established in 1985 by Sony and Philips. Microsoft and Apple Computer were early enthusiasts and promoters of CD-ROMs. John Sculley, CEO of Apple at the time, said as early as 1987 that the CD-ROM would revolutionize the use of personal computers.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

CD-ROM reading devices are a standard component of most modern personal computers. In general, audio CDs are distinct from CD-ROMs, and CD players intended for listening to audio cannot make sense of the data on a CD-ROM; though personal computers can generally read audio CDs. It is possible to produce composite CDs containing both data and audio with the latter capable of being played on a CD player, whilst data or perhaps video can be viewed on a computer. These are called Enhanced CDs.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Compact Disc: Compact disc (or CD) is an optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio. It is the standard playback format for commercial audio recordings today....

Read-Only Memory: :Read only can also refer to a type of file system permissions...

Storage: Storage is the at least semi-permanent holding of an amount of something. A storage device is an apparatus for holding things. Another general term, is container. Depending on context it may have a more specific meaning. A tank is a container for liquid, e.g. water or petroleum. In computers it ref...

CD-ROM related Images and Photos (experimental)

House CD-Rom	Murder She Wrote CD-Rom	NBC Special Edition Deal or No Deal CD-Rom	Paramore: Riot! CD
Paramore: Riot! CD	Adele:19 CD	Adele:19 CD	Phish: Joy CD
Phish: Joy CD	AVENTURA: LAST CD	BJORK: Volta CD	Bjork: Volta CD