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| − | A '''codec''' is a | + | A '''codec''' is an [[algorithm]] which describes a method of compressing and decompressing data, thus the name codec, derived from '''co'''mpression '''de'''compression. |
| − | + | One guide describes codecs in this manner: | |
| − | + | {{cquote|When you make an audio or video recording, the "raw" file that is created is often VERY large. ... So what can be done about this? Well many years ago, circa 1980's, special "mathematical [[algorithm]]s" were designed to make the files smaller but still play well on a computer. And so codec's were born.}} | |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
*[http://www.updatexp.com/codec-for-windows-media-player-9.html Find A Codec For Windows Media Player 9] | *[http://www.updatexp.com/codec-for-windows-media-player-9.html Find A Codec For Windows Media Player 9] | ||
| + | *[xiph.org The Xiph.org Foundation], which purveys a number of open-source media codecs. | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 23:58, January 1, 2008
A codec is an algorithm which describes a method of compressing and decompressing data, thus the name codec, derived from compression decompression.
One guide describes codecs in this manner:
| “ | When you make an audio or video recording, the "raw" file that is created is often VERY large. ... So what can be done about this? Well many years ago, circa 1980's, special "mathematical algorithms" were designed to make the files smaller but still play well on a computer. And so codec's were born. | ” |
Links
- Find A Codec For Windows Media Player 9
- [xiph.org The Xiph.org Foundation], which purveys a number of open-source media codecs.