CDTV, CD-I etc.
yes, the "deep content" titles like encyclopedias would seem to be the best
use of a CDROM. but then why hasnt Phillips encouraged the development of
such things? There are only two or three titles for CD-I that are not games
and no encyclopedia on the near horizon (both sides botched the
negotiations time and again)
Given that CD-I titles have to go thru the rediculus AIM/PIM color book
development cycle and management, it takes an incredibly long time to get
one implemented.
CDTV titles are rather quick to implement. I did Grolier's in 3 months from
date of contract signing. Of course, the shell and database were already
written for the other X titles. just a few mods, new screens & interactive
logic and vola!
Other CDTV developers will get these tools soon, which should help
standardize the UI.
Jerry Isdale