Sharing CDs across Different Formats 4-5
Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDs
Interchange Summary
The following table is a brief summary of which CD drives can read discs
created with certain application/media combinations.
* Your CD-ROM drive must be capable of reading packet-written CDs. Most CD-ROM drives
are packet tolerant. If you have problems, check your drive’s documentation or consult the
drive’s manufacturer.
Application
used to make
a CD
Type of CD
used
Drives that can read the CD
DirectCD CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM with UDF
reader
Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0
CD-R
(closed)
*Most CD-ROMs
Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0
CD Copier CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM
CD-R Any CD-ROM
Easy-CD
Creator
(Audio)
CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM
CD-R Any CD-ROM, home or car CD
player
Easy-CD
Creator
(Data)
CD-RW MultiRead CD-ROM
CD-R Any CD-ROM