Mastering CD-ROM Technology

Everything you need to know to produce and package your own professional-quality CD-ROM productsThis book/CD-ROM set is written by Larry Boden, an internationally recognized expert in CD-ROM product development and manufacturing. He provides all the practical and technical information you need to choose a CD-ROM technology and platform, work with a CD-ROM replicator, and successfully market and distribute an original product. This book is ideal for nontechnical readers and multimedia developers with little or no background in CD-ROM technology. You"ll find professional advice on: Preparing files for CD-ROM format Working with CD-ROM replicators Working with a wide range of file formats and compression techniques Packaging and distributing your CD-ROM products All CD-ROM formats, including ISO 9660, Kodak Photo CD, XA, DVI, CD-1, CD WORM, and 3DOThe CD-ROM works on PCs and Macintoshes, and includes: Additional CD-ROM packaging resources Over 400 images of CD-ROM surfaces, CD-ROM equipment, and the CD-ROM manufacturing process Flowcharts of the replication process Other useful management tools