CDDB FAQ

What It Is

CDDB is an online database of CD album, artist, track, and genre information. Software programs can make a request of the CDDB to download CD information for automatic track naming in the program. This is particularly useful for ripping CD audio and having your tracks named automatically rather than manually. Computer CD programs, like the one that comes with your Windows operating system, now automatically request CD album and track information for you to view through the CD playing program.

There are currently two popular CDDB services on the internet. The original database has been renamed Gracenote and is a profit making entity. FreeDB is an open source CD information resource that is free for developers and the public to use.

For more information on CDDB, see the following resources:

• Gracenote CDDB FAQ

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