I know this has probably been asked before, but allow me to do it anyway. What is the technical differencies between dvd+r/w and dvd-r/w, and how does it differ practically when using the media in ...

Q: I have a Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK recorder that I recently purchased. This is all new to me. I would like to know what disc-type I should buy for recording VCR tapes onto a DVD disc. Also, is there a ...

Can someone explain to me why there is such a thing as DVD-RAM? I'm assuming RAM is the DVD media with the cartridge (I think there are some without). What is the difference between DVD-R, DVD+RW, and ...

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Reporting for CNET News.com, Ina Fried notes that Apple has confirmed next week’s release of Mac OS X v10.3, “Panther,” will feature support for DVD+R and DVD+RW formats. The support is conditional — ...