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.
External links
- How CDs Work from HowStuffWorks.com
- Andy McFadden's CD-Recordable FAQ
- Understanding CD-R & CD-RW by Hugh Bennett
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Manufacture |
| ► | Capacity |
| ► | CD-ROM drives |
| ► | Copyright Issues |
| ► | Data Formats |
| ► | See also |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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