An unconfirmed Ahead Software press release is making its rounds on the net, revealing first facts on the next major revision of the ever popular CD burning suite. According to what is presented here it will be aiming at a direct competitve spot next to Roxio's recently announced Easy CD & DVD Creator 6. Read more...

Nero 6: an improved and even more reliable CD/DVD burning software that is based on Nero's powerful burning engine! Nero Vision 2.0: DVD Authoring at its best, offers full DVD/VCD/SVCD authoring as well as the recording capability with detailed menu design and one-button editing and direct to disc recording! (Rivals Pinnacle 8 and far more advanced than Roxio's DVD Builder) Backitup: a complete comprehensive backup solution that offers full reliable backups not just a false bootable data disc. (Roxio's disc copier) Unlimited MP3 & MP3pro encoders: for any level and compression of audio encoding. Nero SmartStart: is a project launcher that auto-launches and allows the user to choose between Nero 6 advanced and Nero 6 beginner applications. Nero Soundtrax: provides the user with every tool needed to make professionally mastered audio CDs. Nero Cover Designer: is a high-end graphical application with CD/DVD cover templates, CD/DVD label templates and business card templates that offer convenient text editing features. API (Application Program Interface): provides added value to their own applications by adding a feature that will enable their users to take advantage of Nero's advanced CD-R/RW functionality without opening Nero. The PR also notes that an upgrade from version 5.5x will be possible for a smaller fee than the retail version of Nero 6. Related link: Nero.com