CD-rom Oggi

CD-ROM Oggi was an Italian magazine published in the late 1990s and early 2000s, during the peak of the CD-ROM era. Its title translates to "CD-ROM Today," and it served as both a magazine and multimedia content distributor, catering to a general audience eager to explore the expanding world of digital media via compact discs.

Each issue included a printed magazine accompanied by one or more CD-ROMs packed with a wide variety of content: software demos, shareware, full applications, educational programs, multimedia encyclopedias, games, music videos, screensavers, and occasionally digitized books or interactive catalogs. It was an affordable way for Italian readers—especially those without internet access or with limited bandwidth—to try new programs and explore multimedia experiences.

The printed portion of the magazine typically included reviews and tutorials related to the content on the disc, installation guides, editorials on digital trends, and news about PC hardware and software. It often served an educational purpose, especially for younger readers or less experienced users, helping them make the most of their home computers.

As internet access became faster and more widespread, magazines like CD-ROM Oggi gradually became obsolete, and the publication eventually ceased. Today, it remains a nostalgic symbol of the multimedia boom of the late 20th century.