The DVD alliance has fulfilled all the desires of the computer industry.

1. A single interchange standard achieves compatibility between computer and TV applications

2. DVD players and DVD-ROM drives can play back or read CDs without substantial additional cost.

3. Compatibility will be retained for all DVD-ROM(read-only), DVD-R(write-once), or DVD-RAM(rewritable)DVD discs.

4. DVD corresponds to the file system proposed by the software industry and the International Standards Organization (UDF, ISO9660).

5. Except for writing on DVD-RAM(rewritable) discs, a caddy or cartridge is not required.

6. The most reliable error correction method system currently available is used for both DVD-ROM(read-only) and DVD-RAM(rewritable) discs.

7. Based on the single-side disc with 4.73GB capacity which can store a movie up to 133 minutes in length, the single-sided, dual-layer disc with 8.5GB capacity and the double-sided, dual-layer disc with 17GB are also standardized.

8. High-performance data access will be achieved while maintaining compatibility between DVD-ROM(read-only) and DVD-RAM(rewritable) discs.