Posted by Bob on 11/29/05 14:07

On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 02:22:32 GMT, Bill G <niobrara969@none.invalid>
wrote:

>why in the world didn't they include a full IP
>stack so that PC's and other network-capable devices would be able to
>interact with it? Seems strange to me.

They want to sell more of their machines.

The ideal set top box is a simple DVDR with TCP/IP (Ethernet, USB,
PCMCIA) and a DVD player only. All storage and DVD burning is done at
a computer on the network. The unit has all the AV and TV capabilities
of a DVDR minus the onboard recorder with one exception - three TV
channel recording at the same time.

That unit would sell for under $50. With a WiFi connection it would be
an instant winner.


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"One must realize that the world is a network of real and virtual
combat zones where the stakes are high, struggle is the primary
mode of being and only total victory is acceptable.
-- Sun Tzu, "The Art Of War"

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