CD duplication isn't quite as popular as it once was due to the recent
popularity of iPods and other media players. Nonetheless, while fewer
people may be saving their music to CDs so they can carry it around,
there are still many people who like to make copies of their CDs for
backup purposes, especially since Compact Discs can be very susceptible
to data corruption due to scratching.
Often people consider CD replication and CD duplication to be the
same thing. However, there are some major differences between the two
methods. First of all, the CD replication process requires expensive
professional quality equipment. Also, since CD replication is a process
that is only useful for creating large numbers of copies, it is only
legal if the entity doing the replication either has created the data
stored on the disc themselves or has the consent of the actual
copyright holder. CD duplication, in most cases, does not require the
manufacturer's approval as it is done on purchased CDs in single
quantities for home use only.
The phrase 'CD duplication' actually refers to a couple of different
procedures. The best way to choose the correct one is to take some time
to decide one's specific requirements first. One person's requirements
might vary from the next person's for a number of reasons. For one
thing, what type of files will be copied? Will they be music, images,
or data? Or will it be a combination of file types? Once you've
determined your personal criteria, you can make an educated decision
regarding features, price, etc.
Most people will opt for an inexpensive CD duplication software
program. There are tons of these available for download from the
Internet, and most offer trial periods where you can familiarize
yourself with the product and decide whether or not it's up to your
standards before having to fork over any money. These days, most
computers include a CD burner and the accompanying software at a
minimum, so if you might be getting a new computer soon, you may wish
to focus on the CD duplication programs that come with the machines
you're considering.
If you want to make one or two copies each of a large number of
Compact Discs, then it might behoove you to investigate the possibility
of contracting with a CD duplication company. They can even design
labels for the discs, and some say they'll provide marketing, but if
you need marketing, you might be getting into the realm of replication.
Remember that if you're making numerous copies of one disc and offering
it for sale, you must either be the copyright owner of have their
permission. Otherwise, you may well be charged with software or media
piracy. Anyway, a number of these duplication businesses can be found
on the Web.
The fact that it's so easy and inexpensive to get cd duplication
done is pretty amazing if you stop to think about it. Twenty-five years
ago, it cost forty thousand bucks for a CD writer and fifty dollars for
one blank disc. Now the writers come for free with every computer and
the discs go for pennies!
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Distributed by Hasan Shrek, independence blogger. Also run online business , matrix, internet marketing solution , online store script .
Beside he is writing some others blogs for notebook computer , computer training , computer software and personal computer
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