As usual the Eu have their eye on the ball here in making sure that a monopoly (virtual or otherwise) will not be exercised to stifle competition.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5221658.stmEuropean Commission competition officials are looking into the licensing strategies behind the two rival next-generation DVD formats.
The two rival systems are HD DVD, which has been developed by Toshiba, and Blu-ray, which has been created by a consortium led by Sony.
The Commission wants to know details of how the makers of the two new formats plan to license out their products to hardware manufacturers wanting to make new DVD players, as well as to firms wishing to produce the new discs themselves.
Once the Commission's anti-monopoly officials receive more information, they can decide whether or not to start an official inquiry.
Lets hope that all is fair and square, with both manufacturing and consumer benefits from this new format, of course the EU will not act rapidly if all is not well, you cant fine companies with no cash can you
