CD/DVD Drives

[Manishman]

hey guys,
1. i was just wondering can a cd drive read a dvd that has only data on it? for example i burned some folders and files from my pc on a dvd becuz of the size of the files, can i run this same disc on a cd drive? (i dont thik its possible, but i want professional help and opinion )

2. i recently downloaded a program from off the internet and i want to burn it on a disc (preferably cd) but the problem is that the file is too large...how i can i go about doing this on a cd disc? and if i have to use more than one cd, what program should i use to execute this..

Thanks

[ShyguyXPC]

If the CD Drive is SOLELY a CD Drive and Not a CD/DVD Reading drive, then yes, a DVD with Data on it will not be able to be read.

as to the 2nd question, I'll have to let some others answer that.

I know sometimes a Program like WinZip or WinRAR can be used to compress the File into a smaller size, if its just a bit beyond the size limit of the medium that is being used to record to, but unsure of anything else beyond that.

I have seen Compressed Zip or RAR files reduced to 50% of their normal expanded size before, but everytime I have ever tried this, I have never gotten more than 10-20% size reduction.