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>Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 14:17:13 -0500
>From: Norval Bard <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: iMacs w/ DVD?

Hi,

I remember some discussion a while back about the advantages and
disadvantages of DVD players. My question concerns the DVD as an option
for computer configs.

The problem, as I recall, was whether or not regional standards would
still make direct use of (European?) DVD disks a problem in the  LRC.
What was the upshot of that discussion?  If I order an iMac with a DVD
drive, will I be able to author programs based on imported DVD material
as I currently do for laserdiscs?

I would appreciate any suggestions/comments about this.  Thanks!

Norval BARD
Director, Myers LRC
North Central College