Definition of CD Burning
CD burning is the process of putting various types of data onto a standard CD (compact disc). CD burning requires having a CD burner or writer available in a computer system. Software is required to burn or write data to a disc. CD burning requires having the right equipment and software installed to do the job.
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Drives
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A CD burner or writer can come in many different types that can be installed in a computer system. A drive can be stand alone which means it can only be sued to burn a CD. This type of drive is known as a CD-RW drive. A drive can also be dual purpose which is known as a DVD/CD-RW combination drive. Drives are also available that can burn a DVD-RW as well as a CD-RW disc.
Discs
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Discs are available in two different types that can be used for the purpose of CD burning. A CD can be a CD-R or a CD-RW. CD-R is short for read-only which means data can only be burned to the disc one time and can only be read thereafter. A CD-RW is short for read-write which means a disc can be used to burn data many times.
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Options
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CD burning can be done to create an audio disc or to store data. A typical CD can store 700 megabytes of data or up to 80 minutes of music. A data disc is a good idea to create a backup for different kinds of files such as picture files. An audio disk can be burned when a music CD needs to be created from various MP3 music files.
Software
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Certain types of software are needed for CD burning. CD burning software processes data and then sends it to the CD Burner or Writer to create a disc. Many types of software are available to burn a CD such as Nero and Free Easy CD DVD Burner (see Resources).
Precautions
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When burning a CD it is a good idea not to have any additional programs running on the computer. The CD burning process uses a lot of system resources. If other programs are running it can cause the burning process to fail which means it will need to be started again.
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