Re: Slightly OT: RealFlight G2 and Vista

The data is on a reflective layer just under the label of the disc.  The 
laser p***** through the bottom of the disc and is reflected back through
to 
the sensor.  The bottom can be polished because there's nothing im****tant
on 
it.  Scartch the top well and it's toast.

PCPhill

"The Natural Philosopher" <a@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> PCPhill wrote:
>> That works with the ****ny(back side of the disk) side.  Any scratch
going 
>> through the painted/printed side of the disc usually damages the 
>> substrate and can't be fixed.( although some data recovery is
possible). 
>> Trying to fix the non-****ny side will only extend the damage.
>>
>
> But thats OK, since the data is read from the back side, leaving the
'top' 
> side free for marketing boolocsks, coffee stains and scratches.