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Old January 30th 06, 12:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default What is the Preferred Format for Aviation Video Download

On 2006-01-27, John Huthmaker wrote:
high resolution .mpg. If bandwidth is the key factor, go with .wmv. Im
sure the Macintosh guys will have another say, but remember that 90% of the
world uses Microsoft.


MPEG-4 is just as good for bandwidth, and is not restricted to Microsoft
software, and will play on any modern OS and any modern CPU. WMV is a
bit like having a TV that would only work with one TV company's signal.
Closed standards should be avoided for video/web/audio.

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