[78-L] to DVD or not to DVD?

[Dingo]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Malcolm Rockwell" <malcolm at 78data.com>
To: "78-L Mail List" <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 3:51 AM
Subject: [78-L] to DVD or not to DVD?


> Okay, is there a difference between DVD+R and DVD-R?
> The internet is somewhat vague but says that both can be read by any
> late model computer. However, "common knowledge" (god, I hate that term)
> has it that DVD-R runs on a PC and DVD+R runs on a Mac.
> In what model year will either of the formats run on the same computer?
> I am completing a project and need to figure out if I need to retail it
> in only one or in both formats and, if in both, what percentage of each
> I will need to make available, say 75% DVD-R and 25% DVD+R, to be covered.
> I realize this is not strictly a 78-L topic but data storage is within
> the realm of what we do, especially for lots of audio files (and others,
> such as JPGs) needing to be shared.
> If it is felt this is too far off beam, please just reply offlist.
> Thanks!
> Malcolm
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Malcolm,

Check out the third paragraph under "History" at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD%2BR

HTH,
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John D