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Windows Media for Embedded Linux Systems

Posted by michael on from the DRM-not-optional dept.

ntmonkey writes "According to this article, Microsoft has authorized InterVideo to port Windows Media Player to Linux. However, WMP will not be available to normal folks...Microsoft will only allow it to be distributed via set top boxes and the like."

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  1. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 5, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  2. Legal WMP on Illegal Modded Xbox by ZombieFrog · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sounds like a prime candidate for a legal paradox that could destroy time itself!

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  3. Re:Ack! by evilviper · · Score: 5, Funny

    So, for what?... the past couple days or so?... since the beginning of the multiple topic icons... you thought you'de never see this day?

    Umm, tell me, uhhh, what combination of lottery numbers do you think you'll never see win?

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