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To: HPilot who wrote (8865)	5/28/1999 10:14:00 PM
From: Terry W Weaver	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17679

Hugh Very interesting exchange, this is the part I like: >>>In my opinion, there is no question that to maintain an edge and market share, these streaming technology companies must form alliances with content producers, and in some instances even take an equity position. It is the logical next step in the evolution of streaming video on the Internet, and a self-defense business model these companies will have to adopt if they want to maintain market share. <<< TW

To: HPilot who wrote (8865)	5/29/1999 12:03:00 AM
From: Carl R.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17679

Fascinating. Cummings says what's important is content, and Cuban says that what's important is distribution. Obviously they're both partly right, and you need both content and distribution. I am quite sure Cummings recognizes that he needs an audience, but oddly I'm not so sure that Cuban realizes that he needs content. Why would such a conversation take place on the web, though? Why should we believe it is genuine? It is true that the thoughts of Cuban and Cummings reflect the way their businesses are run, so it could be real, I suppose. Carl