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    DivX Pro For Mac -- Free for Limited Time!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Nicholie, Jun 7, 2007.

  1. Nicholie

    Nicholie Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Nicholie, Jun 7, 2007
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  2. dmlogs

    dmlogs Notebook Geek

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    got my key, now i just need my mac :D
     
    dmlogs, Jun 8, 2007
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  3. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Cool stuff Nicholie. I just downloaded it. And I have a back-up serial number as I plan to re-install my Mac soon :p.

    I wonder why they would offer DivX Pro for free? Even if its just a few days for promotion.
     
    Sam, Jun 8, 2007
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  4. Wooky

    Wooky Notebook Evangelist

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    Basically because with the emergence of h.264, their codec is starting to become irrelevant. So they want to promote it anyway they can.
     
    Wooky, Jun 8, 2007
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    To me Divx is a lot like rar. What's wrong with normal zip? Everyone can open it, it's easy to use. Same with Divx. I know that the compression can be better, but there is something to be said for compatibility.
     
    cashmonee, Jun 8, 2007
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