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Verizon and Microsoft Partner for IPTV

Posted by michael on from the unholy-duo dept.

benore writes "According to the AP, Verizon joins other baby bells SBC and Bellsouth in choosing Microsoft to provide TV content over high speed internet. IPTV, whose technology will deliver TV content in much the same way as VOIP delivers phone service, relys heavily on fiber optic speeds. According to SBC, Microsoft's IPTV technology will allow a home to receive 3 standard TV signals, 1 HD channel, and high-speed Internet access all at the same time."

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  1. What benefits does IPTV offer by craXORjack · · Score: 5, Insightful

    besides my TV viewing being at the mercy of DOS attacks and trackable (you think http cookies have been abused, just wait) and limited since I can currently buy more satellite receivers if I want more simultanious HD streams?

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  2. the language of the Internet... by freralqqvba · · Score: 5, Funny

    "to be transmitted in the language of the Internet"

    Finally we'll be able to get the news in 1337 - and I never throught I'd live see the day.

  3. I'm not so sure this is a great idea... by wowbagger · · Score: 5, Funny

    "You have changed the channel. Your TV must reboot for this change to take effect...."

    "Hi! It looks like you are watching Fear Factor. Would you like me to help you lower your IQ furthur?"

    "TV update has detected 14 new updates, 5 of them critical. Install now?"

    "You have changed your PVR, stereo, and snackbowl. You must re-register your TV before you continue."

    "J00 5uk3r! PW3N3D!"

    "Program JSPRINGER.EXE has causes an exception in GOODTASTE.DLL..."

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