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

[Malcolm Rockwell]

DVD-R it is.
Thanks,
Malcolm

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On 4/15/2012 5:50 AM, Dingo wrote:
> ----- 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?
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>> 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,
> ~~
> John D
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