Re: Slightly OT: RealFlight G2 and Vista

PCPhill wrote:
> The data is on a reflective layer just under the label of the disc. 

I think you will find its actualy about in the middkle of the disc. It 
certainly is not on the top under the paint.

  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 
> news:1213381253.11757.0@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> 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. 
>