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Windows 8 to ditch Dolby Technologies

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 08/10/2011 09:43 AM | source: | 0 comment(s)

Dolby Labs reports that Microsoft has decided not to include Dolby technology in the upcoming release of Windows 8. This is a surprising move on Microsoft's part considering Dolby is included in Windows 7. Dolby shares fell 18% on Friday on the news. The absence of Dolby technologies in current Windows 8 builds does not inherently imply that the OS will not support DVD playback or digital surround sound. It is possible that Microsoft will choose to license these technologies from another provider. Check out what neowin had to say about it:

" So news from Dolby Laboratories





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