Is there a way to produce a slide show of pictures and possibly audio background on a computer with only a CD burner that can be played on a standard DVD? We just got back from Bonaire and would like to send our family a CD of pictures that can be played back on a DVD player instead of using a computer. Some family members do not own computers. I seem to have read an article in a Photography mag about a program that can do this but cannot find the reference.

If this is not possible, are external DVD burners available that can be connected to a laptop via USB port? I guess I could break down and purchase an external DVD burner but would rather wait until the computer needs to be upgraded.
Tom

Answer is yes to both.

Google on VideoCD (or VCD). It uses MPEG-I format. Lots of software out there to help you create it.

External DVD burners can be had that interface via USB or firewire.

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