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New Linux-based PVR from Sony: Cocoon

Posted by michael on from the drm-not-mentioned-but-probably-present dept.

jivany writes "Linux based set-top box being offered by Sony that has a broadband internet connection and may offer the option of being programmed from a cell phone." Japan-only for now. There's an article in Japanese with assorted photos and screenshots.

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  1. My head hurts... by Rude+Turnip · · Score: 4, Funny

    A Linux (good) PVR made by Sony (evil)? I haven't been this ambivalent about liking or hating something since Jean Luc Picard became a Borg.

    I think I need to lie down for a while.

    --
    Bill Clinton: Pimp we can believe in. - The Shirt!!!
  2. Lets punish evil sony! by af_robot · · Score: 3, Funny

    It is time to start porting windows on it!

    Just imagine, we will able to run your favorite Windows application on it and use it as expensive PC!

    I'm quite sure that if we buy many Cocoons and then don't run their linux software, they have lost money!!!

    That will surely be the cruel punishment for evil Sony corporation!

  3. I own a Linux based SONY PVR in the US by Quarters · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's called a T*I*V*O. They've been out for a few years now.

    What is the news story here?