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1. Re: Adobe v. Apple - Flash v. H.264 - what's the best format for web?
Bill Hunt May 2, 2010 12:28 PM (in response to NotEnoughHours)Well, unfortunately Flash was the universal format, and then Steve Jobs decided that he did not like Adobe. As most browsers on Earth were FLV playback enabled and if not, were only a quick, free download away. Now, it seems that Apple's devices will only work with flavors of MOV. One can still download and install Apple's QT Player (though several recent versions did not work well with Adobe programs - Steve Jobs sabotage?).
Instead of coming together on universal formats/CODEC's, it seems that many wish to fragment the market to support just their products. One is at the mercy of these hardware and software companies. Producers probably should now do several versions of everything, if they wish to cover all bases. Someone will have to download and install something.
Good luck,
Hunt
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2. Re: Adobe v. Apple - Flash v. H.264 - what's the best format for web?
NotEnoughHours May 2, 2010 12:31 PM (in response to Bill Hunt)LOL - thanks Hunt :-)
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3. Re: Adobe v. Apple - Flash v. H.264 - what's the best format for web?
NotEnoughHours May 2, 2010 12:32 PM (in response to Bill Hunt)Any chance of at least a quick explanation on the difference between H.264 and MPEG2 and the possible alternatives for players?
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4. Re: Adobe v. Apple - Flash v. H.264 - what's the best format for web?
Bill Hunt May 2, 2010 12:52 PM (in response to NotEnoughHours)Basically, they use different CODEC's. With H.264, there are dozens of variations, as well.
Good luck,
Hunt
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5. Re: Adobe v. Apple - Flash v. H.264 - what's the best format for web?
big sandy lake May 2, 2010 1:31 PM (in response to NotEnoughHours)I agree with Hunt, format wars all over again. The number I saw yesterday was Flash at 75% of all internet usage.
Tom



