800 MB on 700MB CD
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No, i checked again. The files add up to 801 MB. As far as I know, when you look at the file size on a Mac, it's the actual file size. Not quite sure how you figure I have 650 mb...
But here is probably what the guy did, or something along these lines....
In April 2003, a few companies began announcing technologies that allow you to store larger quantities of data on standard CD-R media. Unlike DD-R and "ML" technology, special discs aren't required. The capacity and compatibility is different for each.
GigaRec (Plextor)
Increases storage capacity by 40%, allowing up to 1GB on a 700MB disc. The discs can be read on some unmodified CD-ROM drives. http://www.plextor.com/english/n…
HD-BURN (Sanyo)
Doubles disc capacity of an 80-minute disc from 700MB to 1.4GB. A firmware change is required before a drive can read the discs. Support for extended-length CD-RW media is planned. http://www.digital-sanyo.com/BUR…
Does it make sense to use these? The extra capacity is handy, but data is only useful if you're able to read it. Check the compatibility of the hardware you're going to use to read the discs.