Web Directory

» An index of the ECMA standards
   Lists all documents regarding the ECMA standards, including optical storage and data compression.
   http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/standard.htm

» CD Information Center
   General information source with links and a few articles about the CD and DVD industry. Includes an CD bibliography.
   http://www.cd-info.com/

» CD Media Resource Center
   A guide to audio and data CD media technology. Includes a discussion of the influence of laser wavelength on track geometry, and also covers encoding (EFM, parity, subcode channels), capacity analysis and data structures.
   http://www.chipchapin.com/CDMedia/

» CD Media World
   News and technology articles related to writable CDs. Includes a list of CD-R dye types and manufacturers, and a reference list of CD-writing software.
   http://www.cdmediaworld.com

» CD Speed
   Has essential tools for CD/DVD drive and media quality control and a good explanation of CAV, CLV, Z-CLV and P-CAV technology.
   http://www.cdspeed2000.com/

» CDR-Info.com
   Website that contains news and announcements of new products, reviews and articles.
   http://www.cdrinfo.com

» CDRlabs.com
   Website that offers news and reviews on CD-R and DVD drives, mainly focused on hardware.
   http://www.cdrlabs.com

» DVD Audio Conference Coverage and FAQ
   Article on DVD Audio that dispels many myths about the DVD-A multi-channel audio format.
   http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/viewpoint/0902/dvdaconference.htm

» DVD Forum
   This is the primary industry association for DVD. Site resources include technology briefs, conference schedules and news archives.
   http://www.dvdforum.org/

» DVD Recordable.org
   Has new on DVD related subjects. Provides articles, reports and guides on DVD recording, ripping, authoring and backup.
   http://www.dvd-recordable.org

» DVD-R Authoring Vs. General Media: What's the difference
   Document that explains the differences between DVD-R authoring and General DVD media.
   http://www.taperesources.com/dvd_media.html#article2

» DVDR Digest
   Website that offers articles and software about DVD recording.
   http://www.dvdr-digest.com

» Dvdplusrw.org
   Dedicated to the DVD+RW recordable DVD format.
   http://www.dvdplusrw.org/

» General CD-R archives
   Archive of lots of questions and answers regarding CD-R and related technologies, both hardware and software.
   http://club.cdfreaks.com/archive

» High Density format
   This document gives basic information on the High Density (HD) format developed by Sanyo.
   http://www.digital-sanyo.com/BURN-Proof/HD-BURN/index.html

» How Stuff Works: CD-RW drive
   Explanation of the technology of CD-RW drives, contains interactive flash animations.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/cd-burner.htm

» How Stuff Works: Compact Disc
   Detailed descriptions and animations explain the technology used in a compact disc.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/cd.htm

» How Stuff Works: DVDs
   An illustrated explanation of the technology behind DVD media and players. It includes some animations.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/dvd.htm

» Jim Taylor's DVD FAQ
   The official FAQ of the Internet DVD newsgroups. Its primary emphasis is on video, but there is a section on data DVDs that describes each format.
   http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

» LP to CDR Tips
   Page of notes describing the author's experience of transferring LPs to CDR over the last few years, with particular emphasis on the restoration of WAV files on hard disk.
   http://www.delback.co.uk/lp-cdr.htm

» OSTA - Optical Storage Technology Association
   OSTA is an industry group promoting use of writable optical storage technology. This is the home of the Universal Disc Format (UDF) specification and other technology references.
   http://www.osta.org/

» Orange Forum
   Home of the industry group promoting CD-R and CD-RW. Basic tutorial illustrated with cartoons.
   http://www.orangeforum.or.jp

» PC Tech Guide: CD-R/CD-RW
   The technology behind the recordable CD.
   http://www.pctechguide.com/33CDR-RW.htm

» Recording to CD: More than Meets the Ear
   This article includes an description of the physical structure and encoding of data on CDs. It covers the frame and block levels including EFM, interleaving and subcode channels.
   http://www.digitalprosound.com/Features/2000/Sept/RecCD.htm

» Rm.com
   Safety advice for CD ROM drives that develop small cracks.
   http://www.rm.com/safety/

» The Coaster Factory
   Has information about offsets and the real size of CD-Rs.
   http://users.telenet.be/satcp/

» Video Help
   Contains information on how to make VideoCDs, SVCDs or DVDs that can be played on your standalone DVD Player from video sources like DVD, Video, TV, Cam or downloaded movie clips like DivX, MOV, RM, WMV and ASF. Has also a list of standalone DVD Players w
   http://www.videohelp.com/

» Writable DVD: A Guide for the Perplexed
   This article contrasts DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, and includes questions and answers.
   http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FXG/is_1_12/ai_53578863