TechTV for Sale
Written by Eric Olsen
Published August 27, 2003
Published August 27, 2003
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- Paul Allen, the entrepreneur and co-founder of software maker Microsoft Corp. is looking to sell his technology-related cable channel TechTV, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation.
TechTV, owned by Allen's investment firm Vulcan Ventures Inc. is worth between $250 million and $300 million, said the paper, citing sources.
....Cable channel operator Viacom Inc., and Sony Corp., co-owner of the Game Show Network have been approached to buy TechTV, the Journal said. [Reuters]
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- Published: August 27, 2003
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An early prediction: TechTV is doomed unless it is purchased by somebody like Allen who embraces and gets giddy about technology. Geeks need to buy it! ;)