dataCDs
DataCDs are compact discs designed for storing digital data rather than audio. They come in read-only formats (CD-ROM) and writeable formats (CD-R, CD-RW), and were widely used for software distribution, document storage, and backups before USB drives and cloud storage became common.
A typical data CD holds about 650–700 MB of data. The standard CD format uses a red
Compatibility and use cases: DataCDs are widely supported by optical drives on Windows, macOS, and Linux. They
Limitations and archival considerations: Data CDs have limited capacity compared with modern drives and solid-state media.
- CD-ROM
- UDF