Producing your own CDROM on your desktop

CDROM has come a long way since its introduction in 1982. It has matured into a feasible technology for storing and distributing enormous amounts of information. Although parallels can be drawn between CDROM and mass storage devices, CDROM is not just another storage device that works with a microcomputer. Its true value is its ability to make large amounts of data accessible at a low cost. Today it is possible to create your own CDROM on your desktop. In this paper I will explain all the possibilities for users to create their own CDROMs on their desktops. I will also discuss the pitfalls when doing so. I will discuss the different hardware available and give a practical demonstration.