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<Twin`> magneto-optic media a laser heats up one side of the
disc
<Twin`> which induces a magnetic quality on the other side
<Twin`> the magnetic head then write to the surface while it's
heated
<Twin`> as for playback, the laser bounces light off it's
side, and thanks to the kerr effect, reads the information off
that way
<Fearless> Really.
<Fearless> I just put the disc in
<Fearless> and hit play
<Fearless> that also works