Clearly, a royalty bearing license is very much in e.Digital's long term interest and clearly helps analysts to place a value on the company. This does not, however, benefit DM with regard to their take from that particular infringer. I wonder how EDIG has managed to move in the direction settlement plus royalty bearing license if it means a lower $$$ settlement up front and payout to DM. I just wonder if DM is able to close this type of deal faster and is therefore willing to take less.

I don't read the board every day, so apologies if this point has been discussed.

jc