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Group Outlines Specs For Linux-based Set-top boxes

Posted by Hemos on from the power-your-multimedia-world dept.

Shadowhawk writes "According to Silicon Strategies, a group called "TV Linux Alliance" is creating a spec for digital set-top boxes using Linux. The specifications, dubbed version 0.8, defines the functions for RF tuners and other components in Linux-based set-top boxes. It also outlines the application programming interfaces (APIs) for those devices, according to officials from the alliance."

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  1. Re:I guess the question is... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Well the forward thinking individual would have gotten the appropriate drivers beforehand.

    If you struggle with Windows, maybe your the one at fault.