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.
