Microsoft confirms Windows adheres to broadcast flag

Courtesy CNET Tech blog  Sun, 05/18/2008 - 5:42pm

Broadcasters have Microsoft's cooperation in preventing consumers from skipping past commercials. How many other hardware or software makers honor the flags?



 

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