This chapter discussed multimedia
technology and the required hardware and software. Some of the
important concepts to retain from this chapter include the following:
- Requirements and installation procedures for the specific
hardware to produce multimedia using the PC
- The characteristics of the computer display or monitor including
the color capabilities, the sharpness and viewability, and
projection technology
- Video card types and installation, understanding RAMDAC and
video memory
- Sound card types and installation, the basic components of the
sound card and the methods sound cards use to produce audio
- How CD drives are categorized and speed ratings
- Installing and recording using a CD-ROM drive and copyright
issues
- DVD technology and the advances in playback and recordings
The next chapter details the Windows NT, 2000, and XP operating
systems. It covers the differences between these operating systems and
the Windows 9x operating systems.
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