I believe that any program will do for writing. CDP adjusts laser power on special training track. Reading is more difficult. Advantage of ripping program over CDP playback is, that it can go over each sector multiple times (CDP reading in real time cannot do this).
As for honesty (I try to be), you need to have one copy that paid royalties to artists’ fund (RIAA) - for home use only. Technically you can copy your CD onto Audio CD-R (that paid royalties) and sell CD. If you use server (copy to HD) you need to have one legal copy at home (that paid royalties - like Audio CD-R). Reel to reel was free and legal, since manufacturers of tape paid tiny amount to RIAA per foot of sold tape.
Ripping CD's
I have many CD's. Would like to copy(rip) my favorite songs from each onto separate CD's. Create a library on each disc. I know that doing that is illegal if intended for sale but that's not my goal. Just for personal use. Two basic questions.........
1) Is there a certain brand/type of CD media best for music or will any CD do?
2) What is a good CD burning program (preferably free) to use other than Nero and other generic programs?
Thanks for any suggestions. There are several options with things like streaming but this is my intent now.