As I find myself once again in Barbarian territories I do not have access to real newpapers. Anyone see the article on DVD format war in USA Today?

[Link: usatoday.com]

"HD DVD's supporters expect that retailers may reassess their allegiances as player sales increase. "The same way I changed my mind, watch how many other people change theirs, starting with Blockbuster," DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg said last week in announcing the studios' shift.

Katzenberg said he had been skeptical about releasing films such as Shrek on high-definition discs because high prices of players precluded many families from adopting either format. Now, he expects sub-$200 HD DVD players by the holiday season. "If the consumer sees a value and wants it, retail is going to find a way to put it front and center for them," he said." USA Today

I hope this quote does not open me to a copyright infringement law suit

Money aside, it appears that Katzenberg believes that cheap or cheaper players will decide which format wins the war.

Is Ernie chastising Owen Wilson too? Come code with me across the Rubicon, Ernie, and you may well come to understand why suicide may indeed be preferable to life away from Rome and civilization. Imagine trying to find a breakfast that does not include a) tons of sugar, b) pork, C) carbohydrates and more carbohydrates. No wonder there is an obesity epidemic in the wasteland.

Alan