The confusion around Microsoft’s plans to support high-definition protected content in its Windows Vista operating system continued on Friday as conflicting reports flood the news media. Microsoft Senior Program Manager Steve Riley told attendees at Tech2006 in Sydney that Microsoft would never support high-definition protected content, such as HD DVD and Blu-ray movies, in its 32-bit version. However, Microsoft told Enderle Group Principal Analyst Rob Enderle that Riley’s comments were off the mark.
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Microsoft Settles Question of Vista’s HD DVD, Blu-ray Support
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire August 25, 2006 11:45 AMThe confusion around Microsoft’s plans to support high-definition protected content in its Windows Vista operating system continued on Friday as conflicting reports flood the news media. Microsoft Senior Program Manager Steve Riley told attendees at Tech2006 in Sydney that Microsoft would never support high-definition protected content, such as HD DVD and Blu-ray movies, in its 32-bit version. However, Microsoft told Enderle Group Principal Analyst Rob Enderle that Riley’s comments were off the mark.