CD or DVD

[imported_rod]

Since most pieces of software these days come on CD or DVD, which do you choose, and why? For example, HL2 comes as a 5-CD set or on a single DVD. Which would be better to buy?

I've know that DVD's are more easily damaged than CD's, but it also means that you dont have to change the disc 5 times during the installation.

Anyway, let me know what you think...

 

[Chode Messiah]

DVDs are easier, and im careful not to scratch them, so the dvd would be the obvious choice for me. Cd's do read faster, but i doubt that effects performance.

 

[imported_rod]

Thanks Chode.


C'mon people, could you plz tell me why you chose yes or no...

RoD

 

[Alaska]

I have collected so many CDs and DVDs over the years that I get whatever has the least number of parts to keep track of.

 

[Chode Messiah]

sounds like another vote for dvds

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: rod
Since most pieces of software these days come on CD or DVD, which do you choose, and why? For example, HL2 comes as a 5-CD set or on a single DVD. Which would be better to buy?

I've know that DVD's are more easily damaged than CD's, but it also means that you dont have to change the disc 5 times during the installation.

Anyway, let me know what you think...

I got Half Life 2 through steam, so no CD's or DVD's are needed. Also CD's are far more common than DVD's so CD's are what I voted for.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Always DVD's if the choice is there. Shuffling through 5 FarCry install CD's seems a bit like the multiple floppy disk shuffling back in the day ...just unnecessary.

 

[imported_rod]

STEAM! arghh... I have dial-up, and Im on the other side of the planet!

Anyway, thanks for your responses guys.

RoD

 

[Chode Messiah]

death to steam!!!

 

[peetabix]

I go for DVDs definitely, in this day and age there should ne no excuse for disc swapping of any kind. I welcome Steam too as an alternative, but only if your on broadband.
I live in Denmark and I can remember when i bought Half Life 2, i opened the box and was annoyed to find 5 cds instead of a single dvd.

 

[imported_rod]

Half Life 2 comes on DVD aswell doesnt it?