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Microsoft To Bring Cable TV To 360
iONiUM writes with a CNET article outlining the next step in Microsoft's plans for cable television, which he says "seems like yet another step forward in killing traditional cable companies." From the article: "[Microsoft] announced this morning that nearly 40 television content providers — including Comcast, Verizon, and HBO in the United States — will roll out programming over Xbox Live. The company also has deals lined up with providers in the U.K., Spain, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Italy."
Oh, boy, this is comedy gold:
If Microsoft made TV...
When you change channels, you will occasionally get an hourglass for a few seconds, for no apparent reason.
Every time there's a change to the channel line-up, you'll have to download a 300 MB update, wait ten minutes for it to install, and then restart your TV.
Instead of the NTSC color bars, during "technical difficulties" they will show a blue screen with white text.
Every year they'll change what all the buttons on the remote do. Next year volume up/down will be mapped to numbers 2 and 7.
"Hi there! It looks like you're trying to find something good to watch. Would you like me to suggest something?"
dragonhawk@iname.microsoft.com
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