How can I access the raw bytes of a CD using Java?

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Not sure if this is possible, but can I access the raw bytes of a compact disc using Java? If so could you provide a sample of code please? I am using Windows and don't mind platform specific code.

OMG how is this not a real question? What is wrong with you people? — MK., Dec 25 '12 at 01:08

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 22 '12 at 20:39

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I'm pretty sure you can't do it in Java. You will have to write native C code using Windows API (start with CreateFile as described here) and then call it using JNI from Java.

answered Dec 22 '12 at 20:39

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 22 '12 at 20:53

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You need to ask the operating system with a platform specific API - under Linux there is most likely a /dev file for this,

answered Dec 22 '12 at 20:53

Thorbjørn Ravn Andersen

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How can I access the raw bytes of a CD using Java?

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