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Windows XP Preview
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A wonderful new feature of Windows XP is the ability to write data CD's with no additional software! The abilities of the built-in CD Writing ability are somewhat limited - There are no advanced settings to control file system, multi-session vs. single session, or the ability to do mixed-mode CD's with both data and audio.
The CD Recording feature is turned on by default, and can be disabled if you want to use a different CD writing program.
When you insert a blank CD, you are prompted if you want to use Windows CD Recording. If you say you do, you drag files to the CD as if it were a hard drive, zip drive, or any other kind of removable media. Set up the folders just like you want them to be, and put the files where you want them. Then click the Write to CD link on the Tasks pane on the left side. Windows will then go off and write the files and folders to the CD, and when it's done, you have your CD.
Now, you might be asking yourself, "You said that does data CD's, but how do I make a music CD?" The ability to make music CD's is now built into Windows Media Player. Make a playlist in the Media Player, then you can burn the playlist to a CD, and voila... A custom music CD!
