> That's actually just a CD-RW drive
> manuafactured by the ZIP people.

Oh, brother. What a gimmick.

> I stick to CD-R discs. They can be played in
> regular CD-ROMS and in newer stereos, while
> CD-RWs can only be used in CD-RW drives. Why
> wear out the expensive CD-RW drive when you can
> use the CD-ROM drive, especially since it's
> faster?

I doubt I'll be using my CD-RW drive very much for making copies of music CDs. It's mainly going to be for data backup, and if I don't get a ZIP drive, for saving projects on to send to the printer.

> In addition, CD-Rs are much cheaper.

I can see the advantage in that aspect of it. :o)

> As for software, I recommend Adaptec's EZ-CD
> Creator Deluxe, although I know there are other
> good programs, as well.

My computer came with Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4...is that the same thing, or similar?

> Ell"Sean could give plenty of advice and
> information, but he's in Alaska for work"myruh

Ooh, Alaska. I'd love to go there someday...it'd be almost like going to another country. I hope he took a coat...