Google Video 在8/15透過email告知其用戶，說明市集(marketplace)服務將停止，用戶將無法再透過 Google Video下載所購買的影片，也就是DTO/DTR (download-to-own/rent)。而用戶將會獲得Google Checkout 美金5元的折價劵當做補償。不過原本是Google Video的用戶也不一定是Google Checkout的使用者，這樣算不算是半強迫使用他們的另一項產品呢？而且折價券只有60天的有效期限，如果你也是他們的Google Video用戶，那得快點去把折價卷用掉囉。以下是Google所發出的信件內容：
Hello,
As a valued Google user, we’re contacting you with some important information about the videos you’ve purchased or rented from Google Video. In an effort to improve all Google services, we will no longer offer theability to buy or rent vi deos for download from Google Video, ending the DTO/DTR (download-to-own/rent) program. This change will be effective August 15, 2007.
To fully account for the video purchases you made before July 18, 2007, we are providing you with a Google Checkout bonus for $5.00. Your bonus expires in 60 days, and you can use it at the stores listed here: http://www.google.com/checkout/signupwelcome.html. The minimum purchase amount must be equal to or greater than your bonus amount, before shipping and tax.
After August 15, 2007, you will no longer be able to view your purchased or rented videos.
If you have further questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Google Video Team
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