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Why Did Microsoft Cut Dolby Out Of Windows 8? | |
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| Time: 12:54 EST/17:54 GMT | News Source: SF Gate | Posted By: Robert Stein | ||
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Microsoft has shipped Dolby technology for playing surround sound DVDs in Windows since 2007. According to Dolby's 2010 financial statements (PDF here), last year Windows licensing made up 12% of the company's revenue, up from 10% in 2008 and 2009. So why strip Dolby surround sound support out of Windows 8? Microsoft had no comment, but it's probably because Microsoft has found that pushing the PC as a home entertainment device didn't help Windows sales. If PC makers want to make high-end computers that connect to surround-sound audio systems, that's fine -- let them license Dolby's technology directly. | ||
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| #1 By 2960 (72.205.26.164) at 8/9/2011 8:20:15 AM |
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I can see it coming.
Windows 8 Plus Pack. Dolby and a dozen useless screensavers for $59.95. |
| #2 By 2 (24.239.197.85) at 8/9/2011 4:00:10 PM |
| Won't those be ultimate extras? haha |
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