----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Ennis" <[log in to unmask]>


> Anne, the answer is Maybe.
>
> A DVD on a CD is merely what it suggests.  A CD-R that has had DVD data
> written to it.  A normal CD player, i.e. one that is not part of a
computer,
> does not have the MPEG decoding necessary to play the encoded files.
> However, using a CD-ROM drive in a computer with either a hardware or
> software DVD decoder, you should be able to play the DVD on a CD just
fine.
> Granted the player you are using must allow you to pick what drive to play
> from.  The Creative DxR3 card that I have, will allow playback from any of
> my drives, it just looks for a valid file to play.
>
> Eric Ennis
>
>
Only if it is normal CD-R with MPEG2 encoded data.  DVD-ROMs are
physicaly different, they uses shorter wavelength lasers and tracks are
more tight.

More info in DVD FAQ
http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html

What is needed for palying DVD disks is question 4.1
http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#4.1

Toomas

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