Recent Windows versions can burn CDs. Vista can "save" files to RW CDs
and DVDs (if the blank is properly prepared by "formatting" ahead of
time) as if the CD or DVD were a large floppy. There is information in
the Windows help system and on-line at various web sites.
e.g. from Vista Help system-
Format a CD or DVD
Before you can copy files to a CD or DVD, the disc must first be
prepared using a process called formatting. There are several ways to
format a CD or DVD disc. Your choice of format determines which
computers and other devices will be able to read the disc.
1. Insert a disc into your computer's CD or DVD drive.
2. In the dialog box that appears, click Burn files to disc.
3. In the Burn a disc dialog box, type a name for your new disc.
4. Click Show formatting options, and then click one of the following
formatting options:
Live File System
Mastered
5. Click Next to prepare the disc.
Now you can copy files to your disc using whichever method you selected.
.....
Tom
MS MVP
Windows Shell/User