Posted by Tim Smith on 01/01/07 10:32

In article <e30mh.6008$yx6.408@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net>,
"ZR" <ZR@ABC.com> wrote:
> Unlike DVD and VHS, most technologies used in HDDVD/BR are patented and
> proprietary, not in public domain. Unless they are willing to lease them
> cheaply or free, I don't think either one will become widespread like DVD
> did.

Wherever did you get the notion that DVD technologies aren't patented?
There are a slew of patents you must license to build a DVD player.
Google if you want details.

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--Tim Smith

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