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This edition contains a major section on producing, using, and understanding CD-ROMs that answers every user's questions, from the simplest to the toughest. The book covers everything from applications and multimedia to compatibility and hardware issues. The applications section is expanded to over three times that of the previous edition. Over 350 products are reviewed.
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Finally, the all-in-one sourcebook about CD-ROMs. This ultimate guide has everything you need to know about CD-ROM technology. Really three books in one - a buyer's guide, a standards guide, and a troubleshooting guide - the BYTE Guide to CD-ROM, Second Edition discusses everything the curious user needs to become conversant with CD-ROMs. Written in a style that is accessible for readers new to CD-ROM technology, the BYTE Guide to CD-ROM, Second Edition is loaded with examples and graphics to illustrate each concept. There is also time- and money-saving advice about the types of products currently available, along with in-depth coverage of how they work. The guide has reviews of over 400 CD-ROM titles. More advanced users will appreciate the depth of overall coverage, with technical sections marked by shaded "Tech Notes" throughout the book. BYTE Guide to CD-ROM Second Edition: explains what CD-ROMs can do and provides comparison with other media; provides a complete up-to-date explanation of current standards, multimedia extensions, and TV-CDs; describes how to install a CD-ROM drive in a Mac or PC, and how to handle CD-ROMs in a networked environment; shows how to develop your own CD-ROMs. Discusses good CD-ROM applications and explores why certain applications are more popular than others. Included with the book you'll find a CD-ROM filled with demos and samples of popular game, education, reference, and utility titles. Whether you're a home computer user eager to take advantage of this great technology or are already using CD-ROMs at your office or school, the BYTE Guide to CD-ROM, Second Edition gives you the foundation you need to take advantage of the exciting possibilities offered by CD-ROM technology.
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