What is CDDB?
CDDB is an on-line database containing CD information. This database is maintained and offered for use by the Gracenote company. When adding CD information you have the option of using the CDDB Disc Recognition Service to easily enter get the artist, title, and track information into your database. In order for this service to work you must be connected to the Internet. The CDDB Disc Recogintion Service works like this: • A CD is placed in the CD-ROM drive of your PC and start the Add a CD process. • The software generates an ID number based on the track number and track lengths which is 99.9% unique. • Using the created ID number the software searches the CDDB database for a matching number. • If found the CD information is brought into the program and entered into your database. low Profile Software is not affiliated with Gracenote or CDDB.
