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To: DukeCrow who wrote (7776)	7/27/2000 6:34:03 AM
From: MikeM54321	Respond to of 12823

"Just for informational purposes, most of Gemstar's IPG patents were attained through the acquisition of StarSight." Abukhari- That's interesting. I believe StarSight is used by GTE Americast and it's, in a word, terrible. Slow, cumbersome, and plain as can be. I thought for sure the reason being was due to Gemstar patents. But if Gemstar owns them, I don't get it? Why would GTE roll with Starsight when it's so ancient? Is IPG more complicated than I thought and for GTE to use the full functions of Gemstar features....oh I think I already get it. I bet you StarSight is very inexpensive because Gemstar must not charge the MSO much to use it. Thanks. -MikeM(From Florida) PS lml- Thanks for the details about Gemstar's CEO. That helps explain a lot about the company.