Posted by Fred Liken on 04/28/06 18:53

"L Leed" <lluck98@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Bill Gates' recent trip to Japan brought forward one rather
> astonishing statement: Microsoft's next OS will be providing support
> the Blu-ray format. This, in spite of the fact that Microsoft is one of
> the largest companies backing the competing HD DVD format.
>
> According to CVG, Gates stated that Widows Vista could be made
> compatible with the new format developed by Sony. However, this would
> imply that Blu-ray's developers share all the info Microsoft would
> ask for.
>
> "In terms of Blu-ray, that's also coming along. As they finalise their
> specifications we'll understand how well that's able to connect up to
> Windows. As yet they haven't shared that".
>
> Although Gates added he trusted the upcoming Xbox 360 HD DVD external
> drive, his previous statement this might have a major impact in the HD
> DVD - Blu-ray battle.
>
> As said, Microsoft is one of the leading HD DVD supporters. Then again,
> the same company comes out and says it will work with the format backed
> by the competition. Doesn't this sound as a lack of confidence in the
> HD DVD format?

My PC can read memory sticks! COMSURUCII!

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