This document discusses different types of CD disks including audio CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. It describes their uses and capabilities. Audio CDs can store up to 74 minutes of music. CD-ROMs can store data, databases, and other files but cannot be rewritten. CD-Rs can only be written once but are useful for backups. CD-RWs can be erased and rewritten, allowing data to be transferred between systems. The document also provides technical details about CD layer structures and how CD drives work.