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Microsoft Longhorn To Support HD DVD Format

Posted by timothy on from the filthy-rich-media dept.

MSDVD writes "Microsoft's Japanese Division reported that its upcoming operating system, code-named Longhorn, will support HD DVD format. HD DVD is an enhanced version of the standard DVD technology. According to online reports, Microsoft is pushing the next-generation blue-laser DVD technology like NEC and Toshiba. Blue-light technology can read and write data much faster and at higher densities, which is needed for high-definition content. Few Japanese companies said they will have HD DVD content based DVDs by next year to support the players."

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  1. yes, by v1x · · Score: 0, Redundant

    and from yet another rumor-mill, it is also supposed to support quantum computing, since it looks like the final release date will be close to the time when we're all using quantum computers!