Write Applications and File Systems

This is just a list to understand what File Systems are put on a CD or DVD when a write application masters the data (not just makes a copy of ... because then no new File System is created, the old one is just copied).

'Classical' data mastering applications (such as Easy CD Creator, Nero, WinOnCD, ...) put on CD :

ISO9660: Almost always (which is a good idea for max. compatibility with other systems).

Joliet: Almost always (long file names ; not used on VCD (exceptions prove the rule))

UDF: Hardly ever (Nero offers the option to use it anyway)

'Classical' data mastering applications (such as Easy CD Creator, Nero, WinOnCD, ...) put on DVD :

ISO9660: Almost always (which is a good idea for max. compatibility with other systems)

Joliet: Almost always (long file names ; not used on Video DVD (exceptions prove the rule)). Some versions of Creator seem to forget this File System which results in no long File Names. Under Windows NT4 and Windows 95. If UDF is present, IsoBuster comes to the rescue !

UDF: Almost always (This File System is mandatory on DVD).

Packet writing software on CD and DVD (e.g. Direct CD, InCD, B's gold, DLA, Packet CD, ABCD, ...)

UDF: ALWAYS (This File System allows to add / delete / change files). Some or most applications reserve room to be able to convert the UDF file System to another File System. E.g. Iso and Joliet on eject or when the CD / DVD is full.

See 'File Systems' to understand what is what.