QOTD

“By their illegal agreement, the co-conspiring Studios have ensured that–unless a court intervenes–they will face no competition in the market for technology that enables a consumer to make a secure backup copy of a DVD that she already owns. With no competitors to challenge them, the Studios will face less pressure to make the technology available to consumers sooner rather than later, or to develop consumer-friendly features. Competition and consumers alike will suffer as a result of this unlawful conduct.”

— RealNetworks finds that its antitrust law experience with Microsoft comes in handy in an expanded suit against Hollywood over RealDVD.