Posted by Alpha on 01/01/07 22:55

"JoeBloe" <joebloe@thebarattheendoftheuniverse.org> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 1 Jan 2007 18:08:30 -0000, "the dog from that film you saw"
> <dsb@REMOVETHECAPITALSbtinternet.com> Gave us:
>
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>><zwsdotcom@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:1167673729.729747.166490@42g2000cwt.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>> ZR 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
>>>
>>> WHAT? Do you realize that every DVD player includes approximately
>>> $20(*) in patent license fees from the cartel?
>>
>>they all cant do so - given that dvd players can be purchased for about
>>$25
>>equivalent in the uk - i think some chinese factories simply ignore the
>>patents.
>
>
> Then their shit gets left on the docks when the system is working,
> and the system does work. There have been many shithole player makers
> take a dump mainly for compatibility or licensing issues.
>
> Same thing for PC hard drives. UL marking, etc. can get you in
> trouble if it isn't compliant.

This is so stupid it indicates drug addiction.

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