ISObilder

ISObilder is a German term that translates to "ISO images" or "ISO pictures" in English. It refers to a specific type of archive file format, the ISO 9660 standard, which is commonly used for storing the entire contents of an optical disc, such as a CD or DVD, in a single file. This file acts as a digital replica of the disc's file system.

The ISO 9660 standard was developed to ensure compatibility between different operating systems and hardware when reading optical media. An ISO file can contain the directory structure, file names, and the actual data from the original disc. These files are often used for software distribution, operating system installation media, and for backing up the contents of discs.

To use an ISO image, it typically needs to be "mounted" on a computer system. Mounting an ISO file makes it appear as if a physical disc has been inserted into a virtual drive. This allows users to access the files within the ISO image as they would from a regular CD or DVD. Alternatively, the contents of an ISO image can be extracted using specialized software. Burning an ISO image to a physical disc will create a bootable copy of the original optical media. The term ISObilder is most frequently encountered in German-speaking contexts when discussing these types of disc images.