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To: DiViT who wrote (26690)	12/15/1997 4:26:00 PM
From: Peter V	Respond to of 50808

David, the lack of cooperation between DVD mfrs continues to be a major stumbling block, particularly in the developing recordable versions. Although locking onto a standard does not allow the latest innovations to be incorporated into a product, it does assure economic viability and consumer acceptance. Too many strong-minded individuals at work here, where is Machiavelli when you need him? For a very funny and sarcastic treatment of Divx, check out the last page of this month's Stereo Review. The article blasts Divx and the greedy lawyers behind it.

To: DiViT who wrote (26690)	12/16/1997 1:28:00 AM
From: Ed's Head	Respond to of 50808

David Nadalin: I suppose there would be some market for Digital Video Express (Divx). But to me there is something ungodly, something sinful that self-destructs after only a few uses. I'm thinking that most people who now buy Video tapes buy them for a reason. For example I rent video tapes, yet have bought video tapes of my favorite movies knowing I can watch them years later, or even pass them to others to view. I think there is a market for both standard DVD's and Divx and room for both. The key would be to reduce the cost of the standard DVD's to more competitive pricing, Which I'm sure will happen. It's my opinion that as DVD -ROM finds it's place into the computers and as users see the wonders of this new technology, the tide will turn. It's my feeling the word will spread like wild-fire. This could very well turn out to be the greatest advertisement to date for the benifits of DVD and it's future success. good luck c-ya!