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Abstract

Apparatus characterized as a multi-session data storage medium such as an optical disc, and method for formatting the same. In accordance with various embodiments, a first session is recorded onto the medium with a first set of user data. A second session is subsequently recorded onto the medium with a second set of user data. The second session contactingly abuts the first session without the use of an intervening linking area therebetween. This enhances the data storage capacity of the medium irrespective of the total number of sessions applied thereto. In some embodiments, the first session is described by a first file system and the second session is described by a different, second file system independent of the first file system. The respective file systems may be accessed by different readback systems, such a personal computer (PC) and a gaming system.

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