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To: EepOpp who wrote (43563)10/6/1999 1:26:00 PM
From: Uncle Frank  Read Replies (1) of 152472
 
Actually, Gemstar doesn't have subscribers. They license ipg enabling software to set top box makers, cable companies, vcr &tv manufacturers, etc. The IPG becomes a very sticky portal for video, and there is advertising potential similar to the yahoo business model.

Sony is licensed to use gmst software on their stb's. They pay $10/stb, and give gmst a big chunk of the future advertising revenue (around 40%).

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