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Linux Powered "WebTV"

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the check-out-this-hardware dept.

BonesBro writes "Netgem is releasing a new set-top internet appliance (remember WebTV?) with a twist...this baby runs on Linux. Among other things, it claims to support 640x480 resolution with no onscreen deformation. Shipdate is give as Q4, but no price was listed. Check out the press release. "

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  1. What NTSC encoder would that be? by red_dragon · · Score: 2

    They're not talking about whether the display on screen is distorted or not compared to a regular computer monitor, but instead that the device supports a resolution that uses square pixels instead of rectangular pixels (which would cause a webpage to be displayed in a weird manner). It seems that many set-top boxes sold in Europa use rectangular-pixel display modes.

    ^D

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  2. This is good by Rayban · · Score: 2

    I guess this means that you can hack away on your Linux box while sitting in fromt of the TV. Anyone have any specs on the computer used? It might make a really good, cheap linux box.

    Imagine having your home firewall connected to your TV. :)

    I would love to have a wireless keyboard/mouse with my computer. In fact, I wouldn't mind coupling those with a high-quality projector (computer quality, not TV quality) and working on my wall.

    How much is a good 1024x768 or higher projector? What about quality?

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