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From: daugher@cs.tamu.edu (Dr. Walter C. Daugherity)
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Subject: Can NeXT play audio CD's?
Keywords: CD, CD-ROM
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Date: 4 Jun 90 19:23:42 GMT
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Sun Microsystems is now pushing CD-ROM, and has announced in an official news
release that

	"In 1991, Sun plans to convert exclusively to compact disc as the
	distribution medium for all its system and application software."

Finally catching up to NeXT, eh?

	"Each CD stores up to 644 megabytes on a single-sided disc."

Oops, Sun is ahead of NeXT (for now).

	"The SunCD uses a file system structure that conforms to established
	standards (ISO 9660 -- the "High Sierra Group" format).

Is there any way NeXT (read Canon) can also read this standard?

	"And yes, you CAN play your CD audio discs in the SunCD! A headset or
	speakers can be plugged into the audio jack located on the front
	panel."

Can a NeXT do that?

Walter C. Daugherity
Texas A&M University
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