# Quake Shareware CD-ROM Was Overstuffed, Nearly Too Full to Ship

A Hacker News post recounts how id Software's Quake shareware CD-ROM was packed so tightly that it barely fit on the disc. Developers had to make last-minute adjustments to ensure the game shipped. The anecdote highlights the physical limits of early game distribution.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://fabiensanglard.net/quake_shareware_cd/index.html) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:06:14 +0000