24-7
In computer and Internet slang, 24-7 is commonly used to describe an Internet connection that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 24-7 connections usually refer to broadband Internet connections such as DSL or cable. Also called always on.
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Also called telecine, 2:2 pulldown is the process used to convert motion picture movie film to PAL interlaced video. Each frame of film is converted into two interlaced video frames. This is the process that enables you to view captured motion pictures on standard televisions and video electronics. See anamorphic widescreen.
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