Multimedia

This chapter describes the multimedia architecture and features in Microsoft Windows 98. Windows 98 provides an immediate multimedia upgrade for users of multimedia applications and equipment in your organization. Its Plug and Play architecture makes it simple to install and operate compatible multimedia devices.

The 32-bit Windows 98 architecture ensures that Windows 98 multimedia titles can include digital video and sound of excellent quality. At the same time, Windows 98 is completely compatible with most 16-bit multimedia titles.

In This Chapter

Overview of Multimedia

Recording, Editing, and Playing Audio

Recording and Playing Digital Video

Buying a Multimedia Computer

Troubleshooting Multimedia

See Also

• For information about devices, see Chapter 24, "Device Management."
• For information about Broadcast Architecture, see Chapter 13, "WebTV for Windows 98."
• For information about Internet-related multimedia applications such as NetShow, see Chapter 20, "Internet Access and Tools."
• For information about the Win32 Driver Model (WDM), see Chapter 30, "Hardware Management."