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To: Peter V who wrote (32630)	4/23/1998 1:19:00 PM
From: Ian deSouza	Respond to of 50808

The digital train is arriving ... And there's a dog fight aboard... abcnews.com "I trust that the cable industry amidst all the confusion over cable delivery of digital braodcast signals, will not attempt to stifle competition in the market for digital set top boxes," Bliley said. "These boxes may prove to be the critical gateway to delivering digital television to the consumer."

To: Peter V who wrote (32630)	4/23/1998 1:32:00 PM
From: Ian deSouza	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

<off topic> I wonder if CUBE will get some of the revenue streams when this bubble bursts. abcnews.com Shady characters... Nonetheless, news of the agreement, and the subsequent rise in 7th Level's stock, turned it overnight from a company that the market valued at $25 million into a $124 million company. That's good news for the company, which has long counted former investment banker-and admitted felon-Michael Milken as a major shareholder.

To: Peter V who wrote (32630)	4/23/1998 3:50:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Respond to of 50808

Computer guys add support for 720p................................... digitaltheater.com [ Back to the News \| Back HOME ] REDMOND, Wash., April 22 /PRNewswire/ via NewsEdge Corporation -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Compaq Computer Corp. (NYSE: CPQ) today announced they plan to add direct support for the 720 progressive scan formats at all frame rates (including 720/60P), based on both the positive momentum for progressive transmission formats and recent technology advances. In response to recent decisions by broadcasters, local television stations and the U.S. Department of Defense to adopt progressive scan formats for digital television transmissions, Microsoft and Compaq are extending their support for DTV transmission formats to include the Advanced Television Standards Committee (ATSC) 720/60P format. This format allows broadcasters to transmit high-definition video programming along with interactive services cost-effectively for consumers. This move helps align the companies' viewpoint with leading progressive scan broadcasters, including ABC and Fox. "The computer industry continues to be interested in making digital television a reality for the consumer in the next few years," said Craig Mundie, senior vice president, consumer platforms division at Microsoft. " Since progressive transmission formats help keep the cost of the receivers low and allow for interactive services and programming, we believe this step brings the PC and TV industries into alignment." Advances in technology highlighted at this year's National Association of Broadcasters Convention demonstrate the positive momentum for progressive scan equipment across all facets of broadcasting. This includes increased support for the PC technologies required for digital television. Based on these advances, consumers will likely be able to purchase PC add-in cards from third-party companies that support all 480 and 720 progressive formats as early as late 1998.