Wal-Mart Introduces Video Downloads

Wal-Mart recently launched a new video download service (Beta). The service allows users to purchase videos directly from the Wal-Mart website and download them to their personal computer or mobile device using the special Wal-Mart video download software. Because of licensing and copyright issues, this is only available in the US right now but will be expanding worldwide soon.

As Wal-Mart gets any bugs out of their service and it takes notice by the general public. I think this will have a huge impact in the computer and software industry and potentially revolutionize the entertainment business.

The "openness" by the major Hollywood Studios is also great news for Microsoft and computer manufacturers who are trying to push the acceptance of computer Media Centers in the living room.