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- DivX(tm) Codec 5.0.3
- ====================
- Version: 5.0.3
- README file updated on: 2003-01-21
-
- (c) Copyright DivXNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- DivX is a trademark of DivXNetworks, Inc.
-
-
- Table of Contents
- -----------------
-
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Installation instructions
- 3. What's new in this version
- 3. DivX encoding and decoding
- 4. Known issues
- 5. What's new in the DivX codec
-
-
- Introduction
- ------------
-
- The DivX(tm) codec 5.0.3 is the latest and greatest release of DivX,
- the best compression technology for high-resolution movies. The DivX
- codec (short for COmpression-DECompression) is becoming the standard
- for high quality video over IP networks because it hits the sweet spot
- between superior visual quality and small file size. With a broadband
- connection, you can download a full-length feature film in the time it
- takes to have a pizza delivered!
-
-
- Installation instructions
- -------------------------
-
- To install the DivX codec, you should follow the following simple steps:
-
- 1. Copy the installer program (DivX503Bundle.exe) to a location on
- your hard drive (e.g., C:\temp).
- 2. Run the installer program by double-clicking on the
- DivX503Bundle.exe icon.
- 3. Follow the instructions of the installer program to install the
- DivX Codec.
- 4. Done! The DivX software should be installed in your Systems directory.
-
- **What files are installed?**: The DivX Codec installer will install the
- following files on your system:
-
- * divx.dll (DivX Codec)
- * divxdec.ax (DivX Decoder Filter)
- * README.txt (This README file.)
- * License.txt (License agreement for the software.)
- * DivX Help GUide (Internet Shortcut to DivX.com help site)
-
- **Uninstalling the DivX Codec**: To remove the DivX Codec from your
- system, you should use the "Add/Remove Programs" control panel in
- Windows. To this by selecting "Start -> Settings -> Control Panel ->
- Add/Remove Programs" from the Windows Start menu. In the listbox that
- is presented to you, choose "DivX 5.0.3 Bundle" and click "remove."
-
-
-
- What's new in this version
- --------------------------
-
- DivX Pro 5.0.3 is is a release that helps to ensure that DivX Content is
- reliably decoded on DivX certified electronics products. (DVD Players, portable
- video players, set-top boxes, etc.) We created the DivX Certification program
- to ensure that the highest-quality DivX-enabled consumer electronics products
- will hit retail shelves as quickly as possible. As part of that process, we
- established a very rigorous and specific set of testing guidelines that all our
- partners must follow (you can see the details here: www.divx.com/certified).
-
- These new features include:
-
- * New Rate Control Algorithms
- * Support for DivX
- * DivX Certification Profile Defaults
- * Interlace Support
-
- A full list of the changes in 5.0.3 is available at
- <http://www.divx.com/divx/divxpro_win_versions.php>.
-
-
-
- Known Issues
- ------------
-
- This version of the DivX codec includes some known issues that may affect
- your use of the software. The list of known issues is available at:
-
- <http://www.divx.com/support/divx/divx_knownissues.php>
-
- Please be sure to review the list of known issues before submitting a
- bug. But if you do find a problem that isn't included on the known
- issues list, please let us know at <support@divx.com>.
-
- Please send submit all bugs to <http://www.divx.com/feedback>.
-
- For information about commercial licensing please email
- <licensing@divxnetworks.com>.