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- DivX(R) Codec 5.1
- ==================
- Version: 5.1
- README file updated on: 2003-08-15
-
- (c) Copyright DivXNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- DivX is a registered 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(R) codec 5.1 is the latest and greatest release of DivX,
- the best compression technology for high-resolution movies. The DivX
- codec (short for COmpression-DECompression) is 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 (DivX51Bundle.exe) to a location on
- your hard drive (e.g., C:\temp).
- 2. Run the installer program by double-clicking on the
- DivX51Bundle.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)
- * config.exe (DirectShow Decoder Configuration Utility)
-
- **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 5.1 Bundle" and click "remove."
-
-
- What's new in this version
- --------------------------
-
- This version of DivX adds huge speed improvement on the decoder side
- as well as new high-quality Psychovisual mode and a redesigned GUI
- on the encoder side.
-
- A full list of changes in this version can be found at:
- <http://www.divx.com/divx/divx/versions.php>.
-
-
- Known issues
- ------------
-
- The list of known issues in this version of DivX is available at:
-
- <http://www.divx.com/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 by visiting the Help Desk section
- of our support web site: <http://www.divx.com/support>.
-
-
- Technical support
- -----------------
-
- For technical support questions, please go to
- <http://www.divx.com/support/>.
-