Blu-ray Closing the Gap with HD DVD?

[hmurchison]

I'm thinking like late next year but a million worldwide HD DVD players won't happen until mid 2008 IMO.

As for the EU

http://www.cnn.com/2004/BUSINESS/03/24/microsoft.eu/

They fined Microsoft $613 million

The EU's antitrust authority said "because the illegal behavior is still ongoing," it would also demand changes in the way the U.S. software giant operated.

The EU ain't the DOJ people. They frankly don't give a rat's arse about Hollywood. If they snoop around and find some strong arming going on I expect some studios will get a warning and then fines will be levied. Now ask yourself what's the easiest way to avoid fines and actually make a bit of money? Support both platforms..you're right.