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DIVX [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Computer Graphics
  • Video Technology
DEF

A ... format for digital video, much like MP3 is a format for digital music.

CONT

DivX is the brand name of a patent-pending video compression technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc., (also known as Project Mayo).

OBS

DivX: A trademark of DivXNetworks, Inc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Infographie
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Format de compression qui permet de réduire la taille des films et de les lire sur [un] ordinateur.

OBS

En clair cette technologie permet de stocker sur son ordinateur ou sur des cd-rom des films récents.

OBS

DivX : Marque de commerce de la société DivXNetworks, Inc.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
DEF

An optical disk similar to the DVD but where the user has a few days to watch the content, after which period the disk stops playing but can be reactivated for a fee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
DEF

DVD spécifique, compatible uniquement avec les lecteurs DIVX, comportant un programme classique mais à prix moindre (30 F environ).

OBS

Parce que si le support appartient bien à l'acquéreur, le programme inscrit n'est en fait que loué pour une période de deux jours à compter de la première utilisation. Au-delà, toute nouvelle utilisation sera payante.

Spanish

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