To add to answer 1. DVD technology progressed rapidly. The technology was released before a standard was established. Several manufacturers licensed the dvd-r and several licensed the dvd+r. Each group hoped their standard would become King.
Well Elvis has left the building. What we wound up with is two standards.
Not all drives are compatable with playing both formats.
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