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Originally Posted by handyman
Sky tv and Virgin both use different technologies for interactive programming <snip> Typically they are not compatible however since they are very simple systems it 'should' not be a huge issue to port applications between the two.
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Technically, you're no doubt correct. The real question is, which company pays for the porting work?
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Originally Posted by GuestUK
I'm sure interactive content is a matter just like HD content and VOD content, VM would have to pay extra money for it <snip>. If you can get away without offering extra things and still make a lot of money and have to pay less, that's probably what Virgin will do (and have done), unless there is an overly significant demand (e.g. If HD becomes more popular, they may start seeking out more HD).
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Since HD Ready kit is flying out the retailers, sooner or later there's going to be a demand. Cable's historic response of "Coming Soon" is not going to be good enough. If/when I upgrade to HD capable hardware, I'll want HD content available straight away: and I don't mean 3 pay-per-view movies.
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Originally Posted by JethroUK
what i'm not sure about is whether it's the two technologies that aren't compatable or whether it's the two managers (dicky branson & rupert murdoch) that aren't compatable - maybe when VM are bought out things might be different
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This started long before Mr B appeared on the scene. This says it all:
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Originally Posted by on in an hour!
or put simply its an ace up sky's sleeve,why release such good offerings to competitors when youre not forced to.
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