Linux 6.17 Looks To Drop The pktcdvd Packet Writing CD/DVD Driver (www.phoronix.com)

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[-] blindsight@beehaw.org 1 points 3 weeks ago

CD-Rs were more expensive than DVDRs because of RIAA lobbying to get a cut of every CDR sale since they were "only/mostly used for music piracy". DVDRs did not have this tax on them.

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