reformatted the old machine here, and lost my CD burning program. i have windows media which does it, but does anyone know of a better free program available out there? thanx in advance

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Get a hacked version of Nero off of Bit Torrent, that's what I use and it's great.

http://www.burn4free.com/

I use this when burning live show CD's and don't want that 1 second gap between tracks that the media player puts in.

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Nero 8 Lite & Micro 8.2.8.0

Nero 8 - The Ultimate solution for Data, Video, Photo, Audio and BackUp!
Nero 8 is a software solution that brings the digital world to your PC with features that make it fun and easy to create multimedia projects with high-quality, professional results. Create MP3 mixes and edit vacation videos in High Definition format. Share content around the world with simple Internet upload functions. Burn a disc with just one click, and then enjoy it in any room in your house with versatile streaming features. Rest easy knowing your data is safe in the event of a system crash or a damaged disc. Nero 8 lets you live the digital life with cutting-edge technology and world-class features.

Nero 8, the newest version of the world’s best-selling multimedia suite, brings the digital world to your PC. Now it’s easy to organize and manage all your multimedia files, as well as create and edit new digital content. Nero’s sleek design and user-friendly tools make completing projects fun and enjoyable.

Nero StartSmart 8 is the entry point for all functionality in Nero 8. With Nero StartSmart 8, all the powerful features of Nero8 are at your fingertips, making it easier than ever to complete your digital tasks.

Nero 8 comes loaded with a number of features that enhance Windows VistaTM. With the Nero DiscCopy Gadget, you can copy a disc of any format with just one click. With Rich Preview, you can view the contents of your files without having to open a separate application. With Nero MCE Plug-ins, you can burn and stream your content on a Windows Vista™ MCE powered machine.

New and Improved Features in Nero 8:
* Direct access to all features from the project launcher
* High Definition format support
* Xbox 360™ and PlayStation® 3 streaming features
* Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD burning support
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* Graphics optimized for Windows Vista™
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Supported Platforms: Windows XP / 2000 / Vista

Nero 8 Lite 8.2.8.0 changelog:
- fixed Labelflash support
- VCRedist installer now hidden on silent install