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5.2.2 CD Containers, Enclosures, and Liners. CD containers, such as plastic jewel cases or cardboard cases, can provide information on the side ribs as well as the front and back covers. Note that marking the CD container, enclosure, or liner does not take the place of the disc labeling instructions listed in 4.3. Repeat any disc labeling information obscured by the use of a container, enclosure or liner.
For classified discs, place a 1/4 inch border of the appropriate color on both the front and back covers as well as a 1/4 inch color square on the top and bottom on each side rib. Stamp/mark the front and back covers of the container, enclosure or liner with the same classification as that of the disc (which will be the highest classification of any information contained on the disc).
5.2.3 Decision to Produce CD-ROM. The production of a CD-ROM can be a lengthy process. Proper planning is a must for proper production and the right decisions made during the planning stage can make or break the success of the project. The following points should be considered before initiating a CD-ROM project:
a. Decide whether the project is a money making venture or an internal vehicle for boosting efficiency and reducing costs. Have a realistic idea of direct and associated costs and desired results.
b. Evaluate what, how, and to whom information is to be disseminated. Benefits to the customer/user must be considered in addition to benefits to the producer. Figure out the perishability of the information to be put on the CD-ROM. Ease of retrieval of CD-ROM versus other media, weight/volume trade-offs, urgency of dissemination, and timeliness all need to be integral variables in determining the best approach. Be flexible.
c. Determine if data used must be integrated, cleaned up, or reformatted. Consider the time, effort, and cost for any needed digital conversion. Formulate all costs and time involved in this effort.
d. Determine hardware requirements. Evaluate any hardware constraints bearing on the success of the project. Give consideration to producing and using the CD-ROM across hardware/operating platforms (Examples: DOS, Windows, Unix, Macintosh, DEC). Consider this for the production environment as well as the user environment.
e. Evaluate user acceptance of this type of information. This is the most important step for ensuring a valuable product is developed. Get users involved early in the development cycle.
f. Determine what production and user software may be required. Is the software available? If not, is there an efficient approach to get what is needed? Look carefully at user fees and licenses.
g. Evaluate the need for data encryption, serialization, or copyrights. Follow established procedures. Check for any special requirements or restrictions regarding the mention or use of freeware and trademarks in your CD product(s). Consult with your legal office before including copyrighted or
non-freeware/shareware material copyrighted by non-government organizations on your CDs.
h. Evaluate and readjust the project production and distribution time frame as often as needed. Make sure all steps in the production, replication, and distribution process are considered.
i. Determine the impact of final packaging. The variety and availability of materials, such as use of color, number of discs per package, or method of distribution, all affect costs and efficiency.
j. Evaluate the need for, and method of, providing training. Determine options and time needed.
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