Open Source Set-Top-Box Adds YouTube Support

mrspin writes "Media streaming boxes such as the AppleTV, XBox 360, PS3, and products from Netgear do a varying job of bridging the gap between the PC and television as well as, in some cases, delivering Internet content directly into the living room. But all are closed systems. The result of which is that users are left trying to hack these devices against the wishes of manufacturers or have to make-do with whatever official features are implemented. Bucking this trend, Neuros is taking a wholly different approach, and has open-sourced the firmware for its Neuros OSD media center, meaning that anybody is free to write add-ons that extend the device's functionality. This week the company announced that thanks to the open-source community, the device now lets users browse, search and view the entire YouTube catalog."

Comments

Re:Already taken care of

[XMyth]

Is it hard to type with your Wii?

Re:Already taken care of

[Wordsmith]

Not if you're a hunt-and-pecker.

Re:Dont we have this?

[tepples]

Lack of SMB is the only thing keeping me from switching from XBMC to something that supports HD. If you want SMB, get a Wii. It can handle the old SMB and the new SMB.