[net.graphics] Video disk technology

nitin@ur-laser.uucp (Nitin Sampat) (08/13/85)

I have heard a lot about video-disks and their large storage capabilities
which would be a boon to storing large images. However, I am not very
conversant with the advantages and disadvantages.

If they are so great in storing data, then how come we still use tapes ?
What are the advantages of VD when compared to tapes.

In maintaining a lerge data-base of images would video disks be a better
choice than tapes ? Do they give faster access ?

I would like opinions from people who have worked with VD or those who
are well conversant with the technology ....

				nitin
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