I'm not expert enough to know the absolute details but it will be the tiny autostart files which Windows uses to 'play' the CD automatically when it is inserted. Other Osses need different startup files (I believe), so without these the user will have to dig into their version of the File Manager and manually open/run the data files on the CD. Regards, Lawrence. > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Abbott [mailto:PeterAbbott.Eymore@btinternet.com] > Sent: 20 October 2005 14:42 > To: SOG-UK-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [SoG] Creating CDs > > > I produce Cds for our Society and recently received this message. > > 'I was very surprised to find that the CD I got from you is for > Windows PCs only - no Macs, no Linux. Again, no other FHS has sent > one with a restricted format: it's so simple to add the basic files > needed for cross-platform support.' > > The Cds are ISO 9660 and autostart. The data files are all pdf format > which I know is OK on a Mac because I have tried them. > > Anyone know what other 'basic files' are needed for Mac and Linux > systems please? > > Peter > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.12.4/143 - Release > Date: 19/10/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Ha Haa! Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.12.4/143 - Release Date: 19/10/2005