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New Mac Divx.com Codec Released
Phunky Monkey writes "The Divx.com codec for Mac, version 5.0a2, has been released. New features include a completely new AVI doctoring app, and the Divx 5.0.2 decoder core (same as the most recent PC version). This version also introduces a new technique of fixing AVI files that allows them to be played as well on Macs as on PCs using the same file. Download it, and read the details about all the new features." I just wish QuickTime 6 came wih DivX and AC3 decoders included. Durnit.
I'm glad your message got rated "informative."
OK, so it's a codec. Why in the world, since I have QT Pro, would I want to mess around with some PC company's codec. There's zilch on their site about Macs.
There's a place to download it for Mac and here it is and that's all. Nada.
Why would anyone be dumb enough to stick something on their Mac running OSX that's a PC Codec of some weird kind?
Why shouldn't I wait for 10.2 and QT Pro 6? I don't want the stupid Windows player and I don't want some PC company's codec.
What's wrong with that? You know it would be nice if they had something on their site other than a FAQ for 12 year olds and that isn't easy to find. No info. No "why you Mac users should have this codec." Nada I trashed it.
DIVX is NOT MPEG4. All DIVX codecs are AWFUL, do NOT support these pirate pricks by using their shitware. If you want a top quality, low band codec for QT, use Sorenson Video 3.1 or one of Apple's excellent MJPEG options. DIVX SUCKS.
That was classic intercourse!