G Guest Guest Apr 21, 2001 #1 If I buy a bare bones DVD player do I need any special software to run the drive or do I just need software to be able to watch DVDs?
If I buy a bare bones DVD player do I need any special software to run the drive or do I just need software to be able to watch DVDs?
mpjesse Splendid Dec 31, 2007 7,214 0 25,810 Apr 21, 2001 #2 You'll need software DVD decoding- which these days is VERY impressive. I myself have "Power DVD". There is almost no discernable difference between hardware decoding and software decoding- IF you have a fast computer (like 800mhz and up). -MP Jesse "Signatures Still Suck"
You'll need software DVD decoding- which these days is VERY impressive. I myself have "Power DVD". There is almost no discernable difference between hardware decoding and software decoding- IF you have a fast computer (like 800mhz and up). -MP Jesse "Signatures Still Suck"
U upec Distinguished Dec 31, 2007 2,614 0 20,780 Apr 30, 2001 #3 You can just use the driver come with windows to run the drive but you will need special software to be able to watch DVDs.
You can just use the driver come with windows to run the drive but you will need special software to be able to watch DVDs.