>These are not the very best news for the MHEG community. However, I
>think there are substantial good news behind that as well:
>
>
>* DVB did not only rejected MHEG, i.e. other technologies, which may
> appear to be more attractive due to the Internet compatibility,
> have not been considered as well.
These have approximatey the same status
>* The MHEG proposal is the only available open solution in that point
> of time, and it has support from relevant manufacturers.
Yes
>* MHEG products (i.e. STB and services) will be available at the end
> of this year. This is a fact which alone will influence the market.
We hope
>* DTG UK has the only open technology, and is therefore a good example
> how to proceed (i.e. avoiding proprietary solutions)
>* DTG UK is still DVB-complient (as far as I can judge about that).
>
Yes - undoubtledly
>I have not seen the written DVB report, so there may be some
>clarifications required. Clarifications on that from those who have been
>involved in that decision are welcome!
>
The details are to be defined.
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