About universal disk format (udf) – HP StorageWorks Ultra Density Optical Storage User Manual
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UDO Driver Version 1.03 User’s Guide
About Universal Disk Format (UDF)
UDF is the key software technology that enables optical disks to be the true
standard for digital convergence. UDF is the standard data format for all optical
disks, which ensures universal compatibility with optical devices worldwide. The
UDF format is created by the UDF file system. Based on ISO 13346, UDF is an
internationally recognized standard developed by the Optical Storage Technology
Association (OSTA).
The UDO driver software is fully compliant with UDF 1.02, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.01.
Because this is a globally recognized standard, the UDF file system is guaranteed
to be accessible decades into the future. The first international standardization of
optical media was in 1987 when the ISO 9660 specification was adopted for the
compact disk (CD). ISO 9660 provided a common file system to store and retrieve
files. Now with ISO 13346, the UDF file system builds upon this universally
agreed framework by adding the necessary capacity and functionality demanded
by today’s information and multimedia market.
Note:
For more information on UDF, visit OSTA’s web site at
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