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Worldwide Computer Products News-22 March 2001-Fujitsu and Sony introduce 2.3Gb GIGAMO disk drive standard (C)1995-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com The Japanese companies Fujitsu Ltd and Sony Corp have enhanced the 3.5-inch magneto optical (MO) GIGAMO disk drive standard to accommodate an increase in memory capacity from 1.3Gb to 2.3Gb. The new 2.3Gb GIGAMO standard is fully backward compatible with the earlier standard developed by the two companies, accommodating all MO media ranging from 128Mb to 1.3Gb. In addition it supports the Media ID function introduced in September 2000 for protection of copyrighted online digital content. Fujitsu developed the new drive and Sony worked to improve the media that comply with the 2.3Gb standard. Both companies are now developing compatible products, which are scheduled for launch before 4Q'2001. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected]))