Opendisc

For the open-source software disc project for Windows, see OpenDisc.

Opendisc is an Enhanced Music CD application for enabling multimedia content when a compact disc is played on a personal computer. Opendisc asserts that its technology conforms to the Blue Book specification and does not contain copy-protection functions.[1] However, various computer users have reported[2][3][4] that it interferes with third-party playback and ripping applications, effectively functioning as digital rights management. Since version 2.0, Opendisc embedded a direct link to a default audio player such as Windows Media Player or iTunes. Because of this, many CDs now simply feature access to a Web site of the specific artist, which features exclusive music, videos, and photo content. Like a Google alert, a user is informed of artist updates via e-mail.

References

1. "Opendisc FAQ".
2. "Ubuntu Forums".
3. "People's Republic of Cork Forums".
4. "Audiograbber Forums".

External links

• OpenDisc site at the Wayback Machine (archived 2011-10-03)