GEAR Software, Inc. has developed standard-setting DVD and CD recording software products and software development tools and is the recording, ripping and backup original. Since 1986, GEAR has set the industry standard for professionals and consumers, alike. The company creates robust and reliable multi-platform recording solutions that support UNIX, Windows/NT/2000/XP and Linux operating systems. GEAR’s software solutions are compatible with the full range of DVD and CD recorders and jukeboxes which are used for archiving digital data (audio, data, video and other mission critical information) to disc. GEAR Software is also a leading provider of development tools (GEARWorks Toolkit-API) that enable software development companies to integrate optical recording technology into their own products. “GEAR-powered” CD and DVD recording technology, via the GEARWorks Toolkit developer library, is integrated in a variety of software for data storage, consumer audio, digital imaging, on-line entertainment, publishing, medical imaging, and information security. GEAR technology for DVD and CD recording has also been proven for use in embedded applications. GEAR Software, Inc. is a privately-held company headquartered in Tequesta, Florida. GEAR also maintains a Development and Sales office in Helmond, The Netherlands. GEAR is a member of the DVD Forum, the Recordable DVD Council and DVD+RW Coalition, HD DVD Promotion Group, Developer Programs from SUN, IBM, HP, SGI, Intel, and Microsoft, The Aerospace Industries Association, The Navy League of the United States, The South Florida Technology Association and Florida Internet Coast Consortium.