The difference between DVD-R for General and DVD-R for Authoring is that DVD-R for General is a format intended for widespread consumer use and doeasn't support ?professional' features such as piracy protection or duplication in mass duplicators. The Pioneer DVD-RW drive which is the most popular PC device for writing to DVD uses the DVD for General format. And as as the case with CD, DVD-RW is essentially the same as DVD-R except that it can be erased and written to again and again.DVD-RAM is slightly different as it is a sector based disc which mounts on the desktop of a PC when inserted into a drive. Files can then be copied to it in the same way as any other mounted media. Some single-sided DVD-RAM discs can be removed from their caddy and inserted in a DVD-ROM drive which will then be able to read the content of the disc.

There are DVD video recorders which use the DVD-RAM format. This enables themn to pull off clever tricks like timeshifting ? where you can watch the beginning of a programme you have recorded while you are still recording the end on the same disc.DVD+RW is the newest format and not supported by the DVD Forum, the body which sets the standards for DVD. However, it is supported by some of the biggest electronics and computer manufacturers, and is therefore likely to stick around. It is also the format used by Philips in its DVD video recorders. Despite not being authorised by the DVD Forum, DVD+RW is claimed by its supporterd to be compatible with more DVD video players than DVD-R and DVD+RW writers are found in PCs from quite a few manufacturers..

This disc contains live clips from the BBC show, including Talking Heads, Bob Marley, and Bruce Springsteen. There is also rare footage of Roxy Music with Brian Eno as they play "Do the Strand." Elvis Presley has a great DVD, '68 Comeback Special Deluxe Edition DVD. You can use your DVD burner to make an extra copy of this DVD and see wonderful rare footage and some interesting jam sessions.If you own Rust Never Sleeps by Neil Young you can use your DVD burner to make a back up copy. You will capture this garage-rock band playing really cool versions of "Like a Hurricane" and "Cortez the Killer." Wild Style is a great DVD that illustrates the early days of hip-hop in the Bronx. Make a copy of it using your DVD burner and you won't have to worry about misplacing or ruining it.

Bruce Springsteen has a DVD called Blood Brothers. This project was filmed during the 1955 reunion of the E Street Band. You can see several takes of "Blood Brothers" and see Bruce at work in the studio. If you own this DVD you will want to make a copy using your DVD burner.In the DVD Black and White Night, Roy Orbison plays with Springsteen, Elvis Costello and Tom Waits. This would be another good DVD to have an extra copy of.

Fugazi has a video, Instrument, that documents one of America's most principled punk rock bands. This video features a concert at Lorton Correctional Facility near D.C. Back this DVD up with your DVD burner.Do you own Led Zeppelin's DVD? Use your DVD burner to make an extra copy and make sure you always have five hours of amazing rock. There is a lot of energy in this video. The Beastie Boys have a DVD that contains eighteen videos of the group.

If you have this DVD you will be able to make a remix of each video. Then you can use your DVD burner to back it all up on another copy. It may be time to own a DVD burner. The DVD burner is a necessity if you want to back up your collection of DVDs..

The difference between DVD-R for General and DVD-R for Authoring is that DVD-R for General is a format intended for widespread consumer use and doeasn't support ?professional' features such as piracy protection or duplication in mass duplicators. The Pioneer DVD-RW drive which is the most popular PC device for writing to DVD uses the DVD for General format. And as as the case with CD, DVD-RW is essentially the same as DVD_R except that it can be erased and written to again and again.DVD-RAM is slightly different as it is a sector based disc which mounts on the desktop of a PC when inserted into a drive. Files can then be copied to it in the same way as any other mounted media. Some single-sided DVD-RAM discs can be removed from their caddy and inserted in a DVD-ROM drive which will then be able to read the content of the disc.

There are DVD video recorders which use the DVD-RAM format. This enables themn to pull off clever tricks like time shifting ? where you can watch the beginning of a programme you have recorded while you are still recording the end on the same disc.DVD+RW is the newest format and not supported by the DVD Forum (link), the body which sets the standards for DVD. However, it is supported by some of the biggest electronics and computer manufacturers, and is therefore likely to stick around. It is also the format used by Philips in its DVD video recorders (link). Despite not being authorised by the DVD Forum, DVD+RW is claimed by its supporterd to be compatible with more DVD video players than DVD-R and DVD+RW writers are found in PCS from quite a few manufacturers..

The 8.5 gigabyte media capacity provides enormous storage. Speed and accuracy are never in doubt with the dual-format Pioneer DVR-A08 DVD-?RW/CD-RW drive.Copies can be made directly from the DVD or from the 120 gigabyte hard drive. Copies can be made directly from a source DVD or simultaneously. Up to seven DVDs can be made at one time from the first DVD Recorder being used as the source drive or 8 can be made at one time from the hard disc drive.Making a copy is as simple as touching a button. The entire LCD display is based on a four-button system, designed so that even non-computer users can operate the system with no training.

There is no complex operating system to learn.Octave Systems, Inc. is a specialist in CD recording and duplicating. Founded in 1984 and located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Octave Systems sells quality, top-rated CD/DVD recorders, CD DVD duplicators, recording software, CD-R DVD media and CD/DVD writing accessories. Octave also has offices in Washington and Europe.For more information, contact Octave Systems, Inc. at 504A Vandell Way, Campbell, California, 95008-6925, USA.

Telephone: 408.866.8424. Fax: 408.866.4252The Washington office can be contacted at 916 N. Wright Blvd, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Telephone: 509.922.5718. Fax 509.922.5749CONTACT INFORMATIONPaul AveryOctave Systems, Inc.504A Vandell WayCampbell CA 95008 USATel 408.866.8424Toll free 800.626.8539Fax 408.866.4252http://www.octave.com.