Can I view a CD created under a PC (Windows) Operating System

I recently upgraded to the new i5 iMac 2.66 GHz Intel Quad Core 27" computer. My hospital only uses the PC (Windows Operating System) and created a CD for me with x-ray images of my husbands bad shoulder.

When I put in the CD in my iMac it will not open any files for me to view the images, can I do this with my iMac. I am running Snow Leopard 10.6.5, and the nurse said that the CD will open with Windows 99.

What do I need to open the CD's created in a Windows application.

Thanks,

DaisyMay

iMac i5 2.66 GHz Intel Quad Core 27", Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Dec 14, 2010 11:04 AM

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Dec 14, 2010 4:45 PM in response to babowa

Barbara,
That's an unacceptable answer. They as a public service need their X-rays to be available to anyone who needs them to take to another doctor, referral, etc... That's why I mention Section 508. I would critique them under that http://www.section508.gov/ is a U.S. Federal Government statute that requires any agency getting Federal moneys to be 100% accessible to anyone with any computer. I would pursue them on that account, and/or the public service commission in your county or state.

Dec 14, 2010 5:52 PM in response to a brody

+They as a public service need their X-rays to be available to anyone who needs them to take to another doctor, referral, etc...+

They do make them available - all you need to do is ask; they just aren't necessarily usable (viewable) elsewhere.

+a U.S. Federal Government statute that requires any agency getting Federal moneys to be 100% accessible to anyone with any computer.+

I don't know if a privately owned hospital gets federal money and, as I said, you can get a CD; it just may not work on your computer or another doctor's in another state.

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