Chapter 5:

Making Data CDs

To make data CDs, you can use DirectCD.™ DirectCD provides a way to write files directly to a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc, much like you would to a floppy diskette or removable drive.

With DirectCD you can read and write files directly to your CD with any software application that can read and write to a drive letter. Some examples include:

■Software applications such as Microsoft Word, when you use the

Save or Save As commands

■Windows Explorer, when you drag and drop files

■Windows 95®/NT, when you use the Send To command

■MS-DOS, when you use command prompts from within Windows 95/NT

DirectCD provides a file system based on UDF v.1.5 and writes data to the CD-R or CD-RW disc using packet-writing technology. This file system gives you drive letter access to your CD-RW drive.

DirectCD includes a wizard that guides you step-by-step through the process of preparing and ejecting CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Uses for DirectCD

DirectCD is the easiest way to save data files directly to CD. Uses for DirectCD include:

■Archiving data

■Backing up a hard drive

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