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The latest type of disc has advantages and drawbacks. DVDs (digital video discs), designed by a consortium of the big electronics firms, replace audio CDs, laserdiscs and video cassettes. They contain so much information that they can store a 133 minute film with multiple sound tracks and subtitles, and provide better sound quality than a standard CD. A DVD can also store vast databases for computer use. Problems include movie-maker caution, due to fears of piracy, and the lack of ability to record onto the disc.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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Personal values
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Most Asian countries have no data production laws to protect the rights of the individual. Asian citizens have no automatic access to personal information held on computer records. Data inaccuracy in Asian medical records is commonplace. Over 10% of data records are inaccurate, according to Hong Kong University research. Fraudulent activities are likely in business organisations because data access is ungoverned.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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Small-screen action: making movies on your PC is easy, but time-consuming
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Some newly available personal-computer products enable home movies to be made using effects only previously available to professionals. Creative Technology offers a video-blaster card allows video to be shown and manipulated on a computer, and is easy to install. MGI Software's VideoWave package provides onscreen icons and is straightforward. A powerful machine is required for computer video.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1997
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