[opendtv] Re: Pros/Cons of DSP processor based MPEG softwaredecoder or hardware based MPEG decoder

  • From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 21:23:35 -0500

At 11:10 AM -0800 2/9/05, Ralph P. Manfredo wrote:
>Craig:
>
>I think you need to step back and read what the question was.  I believe the
>question was whether to use a decoder that was a software decoder or if a
>decoder running as either a dedicated chip based decoder.  As we all know,
>all computers, PDAs, current generations of cell phones and new
>microprocessor based appliances are all based on some mathematical
>algorithm.  While your treatise was interesting, it failed to answer the
>basic question.
>

Thanks!

The basic answer is that the problem is akin to that of a skier who 
is about to be overwhelmed by an avalanche.

Regards
Craig
 
 
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