Thanks FutureProof and Jackass for your replys, the information was very helpful. I have a much better understanding.

but i have a few more questions,

what is the best way to find out what type of copy protection a cd has? ClonyXXL?


I am going to buy some software, i am trying to choose between Alcohol 120% and BlindWrite 5 what would you recommend?


The drive i am proberly going to get to start off is a liteon 52/32/52.

is there any other software or things i need?

thanks