by James K. Deane, Library Assistant at Emporia Public Library, Kansas Largely taken from author Taylor's online DVD FAQ [Frequently Asked Questions]...this is a good reference for questions about DVD technology. It covers the history of DVD development, some minor troubleshooting, and DVD recording. Many questions may be answered in the online site [at http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html.] Libraries building extensive video technology collections should consider this along with Taylor's DVD Demystified. Library Journal 20040203

Jim Taylor is Chief of DVD Technology and General Manager of the Advanced Technology Group at Sonic Solutions, the leading developer of DVD authoring systems. The author of McGraw-Hill's best-selling DVD Demystified, he was called "a minor tech legend" by E! Online. Creator of the legendary DVD FAQ Website at dvddemystified.com, he also writes articles and columns about DVD, serves as President of the DVD Association, and sits on several advisory boards of leading-edge companies in the DVD industry. Jim was named one of the 21 most influential DVD executives by DVD Report, and was an inaugural inductee into the Digital Media Hall of Fame. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

PREFACE Chapter 1. General DVD Chapter 2. DVD's Relationship to Other Products and Technologies Chapter 3. DVD Technical Details Chapter 4. DVD and Computers Chapter 5. DVD Production Chapter 6. Miscellaneous Chapter 7. Leftovers INDEX