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To: Don Dorsey who wrote (33131)	5/11/1998 2:38:00 PM
From: Don Dorsey	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

One more thing from my notes of the meeting. When asked about competition for the codec, Alex said the only company with a competing product is Sony, and its chip doesn't yet decode and is of poor quality. As for style as opposed to substance, Alex is clearly extremely knowledgeable about the industry, and very intelligent. He also lacks the charisma to be digital video's spokesperson. He's a scientist, not a salesman (I too have a degree in physics, so I'm allowed to stereotype.) It would help the stock price if the industry had a spokesperson out there that could get people to stand up and cheer a la Steve Wynn of Mirage Resorts.

To: Don Dorsey who wrote (33131)	5/11/1998 2:57:00 PM
From: Don Dorsey	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Considering Friday's news, Divicom equipment should be on display. -CAI: CAI Trade Fair '98 - Digital technology Presswire - May 11, 1998 14:26 M2 PRESSWIRE-11 May 1998-CAI: CAI Trade Fair '98 - Digital technology (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD -- 16th, 17th & 18th June at The Heathrow Park Hotel, Heathrow Airport The whole of the broadcasting industry is on the verge of some fundamental changes with the arrival of Digital Broadcasting. Terrestrial and satellite digital television and radio will soon be available throughout the UK and this will have a dramatic impact on all businesses within the Industry. How will it affect YOU? Come along to CAI Trade Fair '98, where industry experts will be taking part in the comprehensive programme of seminars that is running throughout the three days. There will be representatives from BBC, BSkyB, The Digital Network, Eutelsat, ITC and ASTRA Marketing UK Ltd all divulging information on Digital Technology. You will be able to learn from the specialists about digital - all of your questions will finally be answered! The CAI Trade Fair is open to anyone within the Industry. Manufacturers and distributors will have their latest equipment on display and will be available to answer your questions and queries. It is a unique opportunity to meet the specialists from the satellite operators, broadcasters, regulators through to the manufacturers and distributors to discuss subjects of individual interests - not just digital. To find out more about CAI Trade Fair '98 or to obtain your ticket - FREE OF CHARGE - please contact the CAI Office, Fulton House Business Centre, Fulton Road, Wembley Park, Middlesex, HA9 OTF. Telephone no. 0181 902 8998. Facsimile no. 0181 903 8719.

To: Don Dorsey who wrote (33131)	5/11/1998 4:31:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Kirch. The deal's in doubt.................... infoseek.com Full story Bertelsmann says planned pay-TV link in jeopardy 11:27 a.m. May 10, 1998 Eastern FRANKFURT, May 10 (Reuters) - The future of the proposed pay-TV alliance between German media groups Bertelsmann (BTGGg.F) and Kirch is not looking bright, a spokesman for Bertelsmann said at the weekend. ''We expect the EU Commission to make a negative decision,'' Manfred Harnischfeger, head of Bertelsmann public relations, told German television. Previously, Bertelsmann spokesman Helmuth Runde had denied a report in the news magazine Spiegel that the proposed tie-up, which alos includes Deutsche Telekom's (DTEG.F) cable-TV services, had collapsed. ''There is no question of a decision having been reached,'' he said, adding that the Commission had to make a decision by the beginning of June. ''Until this decision is made, the situation remains open,'' he said.