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From: jbn@glacier.STANFORD.EDU (John B. Nagle)
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Subject: Re: What can we do with High Speed Data Networks?
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Date: 30 Jan 89 17:50:42 GMT
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      Well, you need about 60 gigabaud to send a Showscan-quality video
(60 FPS, 70mm film).

	60 frames per second
	6000 x 8000 pixels
	24 bits of color data per pixel
	
This is the next step beyond HDTV.

						John Nagle

[My previous calculation of 2 terabaud was incorrect.]