__/ [ Sinister Midget ] on Friday 26 May 2006 20:32 \__
> On 2006-05-26, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> posted
> something concerning:
>> HD DVD goes interactive, Microsoft rallies support for format
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| Redmond (WA) - As we draw closer to the official launch of the Blu-ray
>>| format in late June, the HD DVD camp continues to build its case against
>>| Sony & Co. Warner Home Video (WHV) continues to increase the HD DVD
>>| movie portfolio - and just announced the first interactive title -
>>| while Microsoft uses the WinHEC conference to promote the format.
>> `----
>>
>> http://tomshardware.co.uk/2006/05/25/first_interactive_hddvd_released/
>
> Is this *the* HD DVD format that Erik said was going to be released
> when the Xbox 360 was coming out? The HD DVD that was going to be
> released months/years before BLU-RAY?
>
> Oops, sorry. I guess this is another case of chasing Erik around while
> he nukes everything we post.
I was personally very upset to see that duel between Blu-Ray and giants like
Windows and Intel compelling a change. Some things, as unfortunate and
unfair as they may seem, can never be made susceptible to your intervention
or opinion. Blu-Ray was superior in many ways, but it didn't have the hands
to shake under the table. To some extent, this reminds me of Net neutrality.
Best wishes,
Roy
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