PC+MAC compatible data CD

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I'm on windows XP Home. How can I burn a data CD so that it can be read on a
PC and a MAC?




Thanks, John.
 
John Paul said:
I'm on windows XP Home. How can I burn a data CD so that it can be read on a
PC and a MAC?

Thanks, John.
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File>Save as...>Text document (In dialog box, in list for "Save as file
type").

Malv
 
File>Save as...>Text document (In dialog box, in list for "Save as file
type").

Malv
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Those are great instructions fo saving a text file, but does anyone know how
to burn a data CD so that it can be read on a PC and a MAC?
 
I don't think you have to do anything special. I burned a cd of jpgs on my pc
and was able to read it on my Mac. The drive seemed to have trouble at first
but after about a minute it read it and was able to display the images.
 
John said:
Alright.
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Hi, John;

If you are using a 3rd party CD burning package, check the
preferences/options in that package. Avoid non-standard options such as
overburning, keep the Joliet file naming and ISO 9660 conventions enabled,
avoid "Level 2" writing, and check that your filenames aren't excessively
long (about 30 characters is a good, safe number). Do not enable
"compression" when writing to the CD. If your software burning package
mentions "hybrid" then you should read what the means for that package.
Probably wise to avoid multi-session and the UDF format.

Best bet is to check the Help files on your system for your CD burning
software to verify the optimal settings for cross-platform compatability,
and the documentation/website for the CD burner you have on your computer.

As for the internal Windows XP burning software, it is pretty basic and
lacks a lot of the functions/options found elsewhere. I'd recommend a 3rd
party burning package, especially Nero.
 
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