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Blockbuster's Movie Download Box Runs Linux

Posted by timothy on from the but-does-it-run-emacs dept.

DeviceGuru writes "In a better-late-than-never move, Blockbuster has introduced a video-on-demand (VOD) service accompanied by a 'free' set-top box (STB). Like TiVo, Roku's Netflix box, and many other modern Internet-enabled A/V gadgets, Blockbuster's new VOD STB runs Linux. But darn it; when will someone finally offer a reasonably-priced, open-platform STB that serves as an A/V gateway to multiple Internet-based services — one consumer-friendly, environmentally-designed, low-power gadget 'to rule them all,' if you will."

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  1. Re:Did you know... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Which is exactly why *you're* here!

  2. Re:Dying Concept by mi · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Now that this stuff is practical, our friendly ISPs are throttling/capping our bandwidth.

    Surprise! Businesses wishing to have a say over the kind of services they offer — and charge higher fees for heavier use... Can't let it happen, can we?

    I know, let's enact "Net Neutrality" legislation — that will change everything, and make the ISPs happy to offer their services to us.

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  3. Re:What the hell?!?! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Comrade Stalin would be proud of "9/11 changed everything" and our People's Liberation Army of Iraq.

    actually, stalin would have started up concentration camps for nationalized muslims. yes, slashfags, concentration camps weren't limited to nazis and americans. and he would probably have buried most of the muslims alive. then he would be proud.

    sj0 is nothing but a stupid bitch and a used tampon.

  4. Re:Dying Concept by TheRealMindChild · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Your Shift key seems to be broken.

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