Disney's own digital divide

.rellink a:link {color: #FFF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none} .rellink a:visited {color: #FFF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none} .rellink a:hover {color: #FFF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline} .rellink a:active {color: #FFF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none} Disney, now embroiled in a board-room squabble and takeover fight, was once considered a technology leader but it has been a straggler in the digital era. news analysis The company's failure to capitalize on the digital revolution in entertainment is a key factor in the company's vulnerability to the hostile takeover bid by cable giant Comcast. February 11, 2004 perspective CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the proposed Comcast-Disney combo is just another in a line of big power grabs that rob consumers of alternatives. February 12, 2004 update The cable TV giant makes a surprise bid to merge with Walt Disney, a deal that could create one of the largest media and distribution companies in the world. February 11, 2004 The Roberts family has built Comcast from a tiny Mississippi network into one of the world's most ambitious media and technology companies. February 11, 2004 The text of the letter outlining Comcast's proposal to merge with Walt Disney, sent by company CEO Brian Roberts to Disney counterpart Michael Eisner. February 11, 2004 commentary Without favoring Disney content, Comcast could use its proposed takeover of the entertainment company to jump-start video on demand and other services. February 11, 2004 Related coverage The alliance will see the two companies working closely together to develop digital media content and delivery systems. February 9, 2004 An unfulfilled Comcast deal highlights the problems facing Web companies that are eager to bundle their services with powerful broadband providers. January 26, 2004 Record label runs ring tones around wireless carriers Pixar ends partnership talks with Disney The answer to video piracy? Actor Morgan Freeman embraces Net Patent owner stakes claim in Net ad suit Disney tweaks privacy policy; allows promotions Disney heir launches anti-Eisner site Future: A new prime time The greening of Linux Sybase chief elected to Disney board Taking on the DMCA HP, Disney expand technology alliance Geeky Microsoft wants a TV makeover Week in review: Circling the PCs Movielink, Road Runner unite on Net movies Disney unveils video-on-demand service Disney, CinemaNow ink Net-movie deal Groups push ad-tracking standard The BBC's digitally televised revolution

Disney's own digital divide

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