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 Codec (Glossary)
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A name for the method that
transforms data into other formats via encoding and decoding. There are
hardware and software codecs. When using digital formats such as MPEG,
MP3, AAC, etc. the method used for decoding must match the one used for
encoding. Every encoding of data involves compressing it, which is
usually lossy. There are lossless codecs available, but the compression
ratios that are sustainable with these codecs do not lend themselves
for television usage.


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Created On: 28 May 2008 12:46 PM

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