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This article is from the storage FAQ part1, by Rodney D. Van Meter with numerous contributions by others.

6.2.5 Dual Function

    Capable of using both WORM and Erasable media. Some do the WORM in
firmware -- the media is really rewritable. Others do true WORM. Some
drives listed elsewhere, such as MiniDisc, support this.
    

 

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