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COLD Last modified: Friday, November 21, 2003

Acronym for Computer Output to Laser Disk.The storage of data on optical disk, such as CD-ROMs. Storing large volumes of data on laser disk, as opposed to microfiche or microfilm, lets the user access and search this information on a computer, avoid the duplication and security costs of protecting physical documents or film, and more readily distribute information. Also see Understanding CD Burner Speeds in the Did You Know . . . ? section of Webopedia.