| From: | Paul Hilder |
| Date: | 17 Oct 99 at 17:23:35 |
| Subject: | Re: MS and Digital Convergance |
From: Paul Hilder <paul@theterrace.u-net.com>
On 16-Oct-99, Don Cox wrote:
>> I leave you with one thought - Imagine having to use windows to
>> change the channel on the tv.
>
> And to make a phone call, or buy groceries, or get a passport or
> driving license (info held by Microsoft), or to access the National
> Health Service. Anywhere where there is information, Microsoft wants
> to take its cut.
>
> That's why they are buying into the cable companies. Do they have
> shares in BT too? Or just not yet?
Apparently Microsloth are the reason why there haven't been any American
cable companies setting up home here and laying their own networks. Not
sure quite what the details are but it's something to do with WinCE and
there stake(s) in UK cable companies. :(
Regards
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