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Core To Acquire Roxio Business From Rovi

By TechTaffy Desk

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Corel has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Roxio product line from Rovi Corporation. The deal is expected to close in February. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.

Upon completion of the acquisition, Corel will own the Roxio product line, including the Roxio Creator, Roxio Toast, Roxio Game Capture, and Roxio Easy VHS to DVD, among others.

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