Each side has its reasons of course. But at the end users will determine who thrives. And if we compare the all encompassing and open Internet of today to the old gone private/closed networks by CompuServe and even the original America OnLine, you will understand that users today will most rather have the freedom of HD-DVD. Another example, MP3s to WMA/ACC file formats, etc. When it comes to computer technology and consumers, freedom means a lot. Unless the specs of Blue-ray give customers a compelling reason, I see HD-DVD taking most of the market. MS's Xbox 360 with its media center and networking prowess is the first salvo and an important one.
And Bob is quite ignorant for such an outburst from a piece that was NOT an opinion, but an obvious press release.
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devol @ Oct 20th 2005 7:25PM
Each side has its reasons of course. But at the end users will determine who thrives. And if we compare the all encompassing and open Internet of today to the old gone private/closed networks by CompuServe and even the original America OnLine, you will understand that users today will most rather have the freedom of HD-DVD. Another example, MP3s to WMA/ACC file formats, etc. When it comes to computer technology and consumers, freedom means a lot. Unless the specs of Blue-ray give customers a compelling reason, I see HD-DVD taking most of the market. MS's Xbox 360 with its media center and networking prowess is the first salvo and an important one.
And Bob is quite ignorant for such an outburst from a piece that was NOT an opinion, but an obvious press release.