Blu-ray group mandates Microsoft codec for BD-ROM
 

Blu-ray group mandates Microsoft codec for BD-ROM
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09...-ray_ms_codec/

DVD Forum mandates Microsoft for HD disc spec
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/03...tes_microsoft/

So it doesn't matter whether HD-DVD or Blu-ray wins, we'll still be
stuck with microsoft! Given that Blu-ray has a higher capacity and is
already backed by a studio (Columbia Tristar - because its owned by
Sony) what chance now for HD-DVD?

"Ben" wrote in message
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Blu-ray group mandates Microsoft codec for BD-ROM
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09...-ray_ms_codec/

DVD Forum mandates Microsoft for HD disc spec
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/03...tes_microsoft/

So it doesn't matter whether HD-DVD or Blu-ray wins, we'll still be
stuck with microsoft! Given that Blu-ray has a higher capacity and is
already backed by a studio (Columbia Tristar - because its owned by
Sony) what chance now for HD-DVD?

Micro$oft isn't by any means the best in this area. I agree they're good but
they're only in the position they are because of being the richest company
and they like to be anti-competitive and spend a few cents in court to tell
the judge to shut up.

I vote for the Xvid with people who really know they're stuff and not some
company that just wants some cash at the end of the day.

Ben wrote:
Blu-ray group mandates Microsoft codec for BD-ROM
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09...-ray_ms_codec/

DVD Forum mandates Microsoft for HD disc spec
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/03...tes_microsoft/

So it doesn't matter whether HD-DVD or Blu-ray wins, we'll still be
stuck with microsoft!


Both specs now have H.264/AVC and WMV9 as standard, so it doesn't
necessarily mean discs will use WMV9.


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