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| − | A '''compact disc''' or a '''CD''' is an optical storage device originally used for storing audio data. It was originally created in 1982, and until 1985, was only used for storing audio. Typically, they are 4.7 in (120 mm) in [[diameter]] and hold | + | A '''compact disc''' or a '''CD''' is an optical storage device originally used for storing audio data. It was originally created in 1982, and until 1985, was only used for storing audio. Typically, they are 4.7 in (120 mm) in [[diameter]] and hold up 750 [[megabyte]]s. CDs today are also used for storing other digital information and are called CD-ROMs. In addition, CD-Rs and CD-RWs <ref>http://www.cd-info.com/refs/terms.html</ref> allow consumers to write (and rewrite) their own information, usually with a [[personal computer]]. |
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Revision as of 18:59, September 9, 2010
A compact disc or a CD is an optical storage device originally used for storing audio data. It was originally created in 1982, and until 1985, was only used for storing audio. Typically, they are 4.7 in (120 mm) in diameter and hold up 750 megabytes. CDs today are also used for storing other digital information and are called CD-ROMs. In addition, CD-Rs and CD-RWs [1] allow consumers to write (and rewrite) their own information, usually with a personal computer.