Divx

1. DivX is a compression scheme of making a movie 8 to 12 times smaller with losing very little quality. DivX is widely being used for compressing computer video files and even DVD files to fit onto a standard CD. Many individuals believe that DivX will be the MP3s of Video files.
   
   See http://www.divx.com for a download of the DivX codec.
    
2. Short for DIgital Video eXpress, Divx was a DVD-ROM developed and promoted by several large companies including Disney, Dreamworks SKG, Paramount and Universal. The idea behind Divx is to help add copy protection security. With Divx, a movie or other media would be loaded onto a disc and would be playable for a duration of time, generally two days. Each Divx player is connected to a telephone outlet that would allow the Divx player to communicate with a central server to exchange billing information.
   
   The Divx player is more expensive than a standard DVD drive and current DVD drives do not support Divx, therefore a new player must be purchased to play a Divx disc. In addition, the Divx discs are only available through local Circuit City Stores. On June 16, 1999, Digital Video eXpress announced it will discontinue operations, but existing, registered customers will be able to view discs during a two-year phase-out period.

Also see: CD definitions, Video definitions