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On Sat, 10 Aug 1996 17:13:46 -0400 (EDT) R.J.H. wrote: > On Sat, 10 Aug 1996, Jayan Patel wrote: > > snip .....> > > with the computer, but came on CD-ROM), but I put on AmiPro 3.1 so > > am happy enough for the present to wait for DVD to come (if it does, > > What is DVD (context of usage would suggest a replacement for CD-ROM)? > > Thanks! While no one seems to know the exact words that DVD stand for (Digital Versatile Disc, Digital Video Disc are two that have been mentioned) the aim of DVD seems clear: it is the proposed successor to CD audio discs and also CD-ROMs for computers and also video laser discs. A digital "everything-container" as it were. The kick is that it wouldn't be just Read-Only: it would also be a writable format. Current specifications envisage fitting an entire 135-minute film on one disc (with space for soundtracks in up to three languages) or if used as a computer 'super-floppy', fitting up to 17 GB (yes GB) on one disc. However, the computer industry, consumer electronics industry, record industry and hollywood are having an almighty joint headache trying to iron out common specifications and, above all, protection against unlimited pirating of digital quality films, software and music. For more information, I refer you to the DVD FAQ (URL: http://www.cd-info.com/CDIC/Technology/DVD/dvd-faq.html ) The great uncertainty is if and when all the companies involved can iron out their difficulties. Apparently there is yet another different technology in development by Fujitsu and Sony going down similar lines, but limited just to acting as the successor to floppy/CD-ROM if DVD doesn't make it, and which will be available (according to them) by the middle to end of next year. If anyone else has up-to-date information, I would be interested in hearing it, too. Jayan Patel