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To: E_K_S who wrote (6669)	1/11/1998 5:16:00 PM
From: Dulane U. Ponder	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

At some point today when websurfing through the usual biz and tech sites, I read a news piece stating that it has been incorrectly reported that MSFT invested a bil in TCI. I can't find the article now and wanted to post it. Has anyone read this article today or know where it can be located? Thanks dp, long sunw

To: E_K_S who wrote (6669)	1/11/1998 6:21:00 PM
From: Gottfried	Respond to of 64865

Eric, here's an excerpt from two press releases. I can't make sense of it myself. biz.yahoo.com Friday January 9, 9:38 pm Eastern Time Sun says TCI to use Java in TV set-top boxes LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9 (Reuters) - Sun Microsystems Inc. (Nasdaq:SUNW - news) said on Friday that cable television giant Tele-Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:LBTYA - news; Nasdaq:TCOMA - news) agreed to use Sun's PersonalJava software in television set-top boxes, marking a solid victory for Sun against rival Microsoft Corp (Nasdaq:MSFT - news). .. and a day later this... biz.yahoo.com TCI Selects Microsoft Windows CE for 5 Million Digital Cable Set-Top Devices LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Tele-Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:LBTYA - news; TCI) and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) today announced that they have signed an agreement under which TCI will license a version of the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE operating system for a minimum of 5 million digital set-top boxes. This agreement gives TCI an operating system that enables high-quality video and sound, as well as new interactive video services. This version of Windows CE has been developed for the television environment, with integrated support for Internet content and technology from WebTV Networks Inc. Microsoft and TCI expect that Windows CE will be available for the advanced digital set-top devices that TCI will begin to deploy in late 1998 or early 1999. [snip] ''This deal positions the cable industry as leaders in developing and offering new interactive content and services,'' said Dr. John C. Malone, chairman and CEO of TCI. ''Microsoft will play a key role to help get us there. This deal represents a first big step toward a high-volume strategy. Our customers will soon enjoy high-quality pictures and sound, along with exciting new data services and programs.'' <snip> I'll just wait until somebody who knows sorts it out. GM