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Topic: dvd-rom help
started by: Rhydant

Posted by Rhydant on Aug. 13 2001,19:43

well, the my last day of work was on monday, so i finally got to take home a dvd-rom from the office.
i got it plugged in and everything, and the sound works (music cd works).
but when i put in a dvd (Fight club) a error message pops up telling me i need a dvd-decoder.
now, i dont want to buy one, and i hear you can get a software decoder, but i cant find any! so, can someone please tell me where in the hell i can download one?

sys specs:
Pentium 3 @ 667MHz - its evil
300 megs of ram (but when i boot, it says ive got 324 o_O)
Toshiba DVD-rom SD-M1212

thanks in advance.

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I may be paranoid, but not an Android.

Posted by demonk on Aug. 13 2001,21:13

Quick question first: how did you get only 300 Megs of memmory? I can't figure out the combination of memmory sizes, and I really don't want to waste that much more time on it.

Ok, onto your question. A software decoder will work on you system just fine since you have a powerful enough CPU and enough memmory. I don't really know where to get a software decoder seperatly though, since they are usually sold only with DVD-ROMs, usually in kits. What I can suggest is to play around on Bearshare( < http://www.bearshare.com > ) or try Morpheus ( < http://www.morpheus.com > ). Try looking for programs like PowerDVD. You'll also need to find a serial number for whatever program you download. Try Serialz 2000 (sorry, don't have URL). That will let you watch DVDs on your computer.

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Posted by justcozz on Aug. 13 2001,21:32

Email me. Cozzo@hotmail.com

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Behind every good computer -- is a jumble of wires 'n stuff.

Posted by damien_s_lucifer on Aug. 13 2001,23:13

I've had problems with PowerDVD, but WinDVD has done me no wrong. You can by it directly from < InterVideo >.

Paramount Technology, my old work, sells it for less than ฤ. Email anton@paramounttechnology.com or call (925) 825-4046. Tell them Jon referred you

Oh yeah - please don't use the forums to trade or solicit trades for software.

This message has been edited by damien_s_lucifer on August 14, 2001 at 06:16 PM

Posted by Dark Knight Bob on Aug. 14 2001,00:01

u can get a decnt decoder card for about Ł50 it worth not having the crappy software stuff and u get more features to mess with

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Posted by Observer on Aug. 14 2001,15:20

The Hollywood Plus by Sigma Designs is a top-notch hardware decoder. Plus there's a program being developed (and released as updated) to let you play DivX movies through the TV-out on the decoder card. It's called DivXPlus. It's available through < www.vcdhelp.com >

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Posted by Rhydant on Aug. 14 2001,22:49

256+64=300.
and no, im not spending anymore money!

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I may be paranoid, but not an Android.

Posted by Dark Knight Bob on Aug. 14 2001,22:55

go on you know you want to

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quote:
Violence isn't the problem... it's the solution.

< Where's your self re-cocking-spect >

Posted by Rhydant on Aug. 14 2001,22:57

er.... shit.
320 megs. my bad.
damn, how did i ever pass grade school math?

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I may be paranoid, but not an Android.

Posted by demonk on Aug. 15 2001,13:20

I have no idea. But you've just proven that our school system sucks.

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Posted by Tattered on Aug. 15 2001,21:48

heh.. guess that solves the 324 boot up mystery..

Posted by Observer on Aug. 18 2001,11:05

Ok then. What video card do you have? If you have a S2000, TNT2, and maybe a few others, S3 has a FREE copy of DVDMax available that only works with their cards.

Word of warning, though. If your card's chipset is S2000, don't try to use the hardware acceleration. It doesn't work.

/me gripes for having a Viper II

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When 1337 hax0rs start impaling each other with swords and typing code with a hook on one hand, then they can modify the term "pirate."

Posted by Rhydant on Aug. 18 2001,17:54

no shit?
j00 people are of no damned help!

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Posted by just_dave on Aug. 19 2001,05:38

< www.afterdawn.com > has a healthy share of dvd programs.

cheers

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