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To: puborectalis who wrote (2714)9/17/1999 8:22:00 PM
From: Stoctrash  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 6531
 
Sucks to be GI and friends...
Message 11286599

Sony Nabs Set-Top Throne From GI
By Karen J. Bannan, Inter@ctive Week
September 17, 1999 10:17 AM ET

Cablevision, the sixth-largest cable operator, and Sony last night signed a $1 billion set-top deal that marks Sony's entry into the cable set-top marketplace. The consumer electronics manufacturer will provide the operator with 3 million advanced digital set-top boxes and replace General Instrument as its sole set-top supplier, officials said.

The deal, which comes on the heels of Motorola's acquisition ....snip!!