Byte Guide to Cd Rom

Discusses all aspects of CD-ROMs--from applications and multimedia to compatibility, front-ends, and hardware features--and gives advice on buying, assessing standards, and troubleshooting. (All Users).

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.