CD-R and CD-RW.pptx - CD-R AND CDRW CD-R • Stands for...

CD-R AND CD-
RW

CD-R
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Stands for “Compact Disc Recordable”.
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CD-R discs are blank CDs that can record data written by a CD burner.
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The word “recordable” is used because CD-Rs are often used to record
audio, which can be played back by most CD players.
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Data burned into the CD is permanent and cannot be altered in any
way.

CD-RW
• Stands for “Compact Disc Re-Writable”