Still, the CD-ROM drive itself wouldn't spin up, and a system check mode failed on the "CD I/F" test. The system was sending commands to the CD drive but not receiving any responses back.

A single CD-ROM can store 550 megabytes, or 275,000 pages of information. Instead of being locked inside your computer, a CD can fit in a pocket or be sent through the mail.

While the typical floppy holds about 360,000 characters-or bytes-of data, a CD-ROM holds 650 million bytes or more. That`s the equivalent of a thousand or so hardbound books.

Although CD-ROMs and DVDs still serve a purpose today, it’s clear that along with the collapse of the Internet Bubble of the late 90s, early 2000s, optical media has found a much happier place.

Shareables Those old AOL CD-ROMs aren’t junk, they’re history and this guy wants yours May 20, 2015 - 11:29 am ...

Thinking of getting a CD-ROM encyclopedia for your computer? Don’t do it. Not if you already have an Internet connection. The two most popular encyclopedia CD-ROMs--Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe ...

While BenQ is a small company, with a market value of just $199 million, and some might argue that getting out of CD-ROMs in 2004 wasn’t that prescient, its move is emblematic of the difficulties ...

A handful of new math CD-ROMs are available to teach children about counting, measurement, calculation and the basics of money.These learn-and-play productions are available from selected computer ...

Shipping on three CD-ROMS, the game featured a full cast of actors speaking in several different languages, and an attempt to simulate real time traversal—for example, each passenger kept to ...

CD ROMs will be despatched to all subscribers soon. NEW DELHI: At long last, NRS 2003 can now be released and used by subscribers. CD ROMs will be despatched to all subscribers soon.