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Inadvertent pirates to pay Microsoft millions

December 20, 2006 Disc duplication company it hired is allegedly responsible for 20,000 unauthorized copies of Microsoft Exchange and SQL Server. TAGS: Ireland, Thailand, piracy, license, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, CD, Microsoft Corp., DVD, server

New external DVD drive goes for gusto

August 1, 2005 Samsung's new 16X WriteMaster SE-W164C rewritable drive can store up to 8.5GB on one disc. TAGS: Iomega Corp., Samsung Electronics, DVD-drive, DVD, CD

Disc expiration dates debated

March 30, 2005 Standards body is trying to develop a realistic way of labeling CDs and DVDs for longevity. TAGS: survey, DVD, media, CD, Microsoft Corp.

CD on one side, DVD on the other

August 25, 2004 With DualDisc, which has CD on one side and DVD on the other, record labels hope to counteract sliding sales. TAGS: consortium, DVD-Audio, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, CD, DVD, Sony Corp.

Nero updates Linux disc-burning software

July 29, 2005 Nero released version 2 of a Linux edition of its software for burning CDs and DVDs this week. TAGS: Nero, Linux, DVD, CD, Microsoft Windows

Sony prepares burners supporting dual-layer DVDs

May 3, 2005 Internal and external drives can store up to 8.5GB of data each, and are designed to support a wide range of DVD and CD formats. TAGS: DVD+RW, Sony Corp., DVD recordable, format, DVD, CD

Cambridge SoundWorks gives digital music a spin

November 17, 2004 Home theater company to help users digitally convert audio CDs and store songs on a DVD or player. TAGS: Cambridge SoundWorks, Creative Technology Ltd., digital audio, CD, audio CD, digital music, DVD

Debian drops ball on security updates

June 8, 2005 The newly launched Linux distribution has a glitch--some versions were released with default security updates turned off. TAGS: Debian, security update, Netscape Communications Corp., security, CD, DVD, Linux

This DVD player stars Mickey Mouse

April 26, 2005 Continuing its foray into consumer electronics, Disney is introducing portable DVD players and CD players targeted at kids. Photos: Snow White with a handheld TAGS: Disney Corp., The Walt Disney Co., DVD player, consumer electronics, DVD, handheld, CD, photograph

Lindows unveils DVD application

July 29, 2003 In its mission to bring Linux to the masses, the company introduces an application that can play commercial DVDs on computers running the Lindows operating system. TAGS: Linspire, Linux, DVD, operating system, open source, CD

Computing giants struggle over DVD recording format

November 16, 2000 For the first time, the DVD recordable market is finally shaking out, although which format will win--DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM--remains uncertain. TAGS: DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD recordable, COMDEX, DVD-rewritable, Ricoh Corp., CD-RW, DVD-recording, DVD, computing giant, CD, trade show, DVD player, Apple Computer, HP, format

Movie studios sue DVD-to-iPod service

November 17, 2006 The MPAA has sued Load 'N Go Video for offering to load customers' movie collections onto their music players. TAGS: copyright protection, DMCA, DVD, copy, movie, CD

Imation touts heavy-duty, scratch-resistant discs

January 5, 2005 Firm says its "memory protection" layer guards against smudges and can repel up to 100 times more dust than a conventional disc. TAGS: Imation Corp., DVD, CD

Lawmaker to AOL: You've got mail

April 16, 2004 A California bill would force companies that mail unsolicited CDs or DVDs to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for returns. TAGS: America Online Inc., bill, lawmaker, CD, California, Time Warner Inc., DVD

Napster fills in the blanks with CD deals

January 7, 2004 The digital music service teams up with media products maker Imation to market and distribute Napster-branded blank CDs and DVDs via retail giant Target. TAGS: Imation Corp., Napster Inc., online music, music company, digital music, Roxio, CD, CD-R, RIAA, DVD, Apple iTunes, U.S.

Cost questions dog Blu-ray DVD's lead

November 28, 2005 By all accounts, Sony's high-definition discs are being tapped as the successor to standard DVD. But serious production questions remain. TAGS: Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Blu-ray disc, DVD, Sony Corp., lead, manufacturing, technique, format, CD, movie

All eyes on new DVDs' format war

July 11, 2005 The pictures are crystal-clear, but the real-life future of high-definition DVDs remains foggy. Photos: Next-gen DVDs take center stage DreamWorks sees loss, says SEC launches probe TAGS: Sony Betamax, DreamWorks SKG, DVD, Hollywood, war, HD-DVD, format, movies, eye, CD, Sony Corp., U.S.

Panasonic plays DVD maker to push next-gen format

May 3, 2005 Temporary plan is meant to reassure Hollywood that the current format battle will be resolved and that Blu-ray is the future. TAGS: Blu-ray, Panasonic, Blu-ray disc, DVD, electronics company, Hollywood, generation, manufacturing, consumer electronics, electronics, entertainment, format, CD

Memorex to raise recordable CD prices

October 20, 2003 Citing factors such as supply shortages and rising costs from overseas disc manufacturers, Memorex plans to increase CD-R and CD-RW media prices by 10 percent to 15 percent. TAGS: Memorex, CD-R, CD-RW, shortage, media, capacity, CD, retailer, DVD

Chart: Comparing PC care packages

August 29, 2006 Here is a comparison of Microsoft's Windows Live OneCare and upcoming products from Symantec and McAfee. TAGS: McAfee Inc., external hard drive, Microsoft Windows Live, hard drive, Symantec Corp., DVD, backup, CD, PC, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.