Just some general tips...
When first plugged in, the CD drive will "look like" a normal CD drive to
the system.  To burn anything, you will have to install at least one program.
Your drive will no doubt come with at least two programs. They may (or may
not be) "stripped down" versions of  full retail products.
One "type" of program allows you to burn Audio and Data CDs of both the
write once and the erasable type. Another program will allow you to use
the CD-RW drive as a hard drive with removable media.  It is important
to understand the difference. After that, it is a virtual "minefield" filled
with lots of new and sometimes difficult questions.
One thing people forget is that cheap media is just that, in some cases.
Get a few name brand CD-RW disks and play with the software for awhile
and get used to it before you start turning out "write once" CD-R disks.
Note that if you want to play music in a normal CD player it must be recorded
in Audio CD format, and "generally" (for compatibility reasons) will work better
if a CD-R disk is used.  You can put music on a CD as data, but almost nothing
other than a computer will be able to play it.
When buying CD disks, 74 minute disks will work with all drives. To use 80 minute
disks, you must have a drive and burning software that will support them.
Hope this helps.  This is meant to be something like a brief FAQ.     Rick Glazier
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Scroggs" <[log in to unmask]>
> I just ordered a Sony 32X/8X/4X EIDE Spressa Internal CD-RW. I have never
> installed or used a CD-RW but...

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