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ISO
Images
Ever wonder what this
term involves? You may know that it has something to do with the digital
world, but what exactly does it entail? Well, I'm here to fill you in
today!
First of all, an ISO
image is known as a .iso file and it is just another term for a disk image
or any optical disk image. It's basically an exact copy of an already
existing file, which is why it is commonly associated with CD and DVD
burning. An ISO file is usually created through special software that
allows you to actually create the exact copy of a CD or DVD's contents.
Along with that, you're able to edit the files as needed. So, for example,
if you ever burn a copy of a music CD, you're creating an ISO image in
the process. This obviously holds true for anything you burn onto a disk
(music, videos, pictures, documents and so on).
Now, you can do this
with any type of burning software. Your computer may have come with some
type of program already installed on it or maybe you went out and bought
something different. Either way, if you have a burner and the software
to go along with it, you've been creating ISO images without even knowing
it all this time. Cool, huh?!
~ Erin
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