In the interest of giving customers the best value for their software purchases DiscreetFX will only distribute their effects software on fast USB Flash-drives. Internal tests by DiscreetFX have found that DVD-ROM & CD-ROM formats do not stand the test of time. These fragile formats are easily subjected to scratching, the elements, and small hungry children.
I have to agree, one small scratch in the wrong place, and it is bye bye CD/DVD.
Sometimes, you do not even need scratches for it to be readable.
