I was a bit suprised to hear that IPTV was intended for PC viewing...... So this seems like a way for Microsoft to gain a foothold in the home enterainment market with it''s Windows Media player PC devices. Now Microsoft has a direct inroad into home enertainment. Now IPTV becomes the default choice for those who choose to use it. Microsoft has talked about X-box becoming the home entertainment device. With their DRM technology this gives MS the ability to control and charge for what content is delivered. I believe Microsoft will use it's money to seed the market. On the otherhand IPTV creates more competition for Cable and Satellite..... This raises some interesting questions: 1. Will IPTV be able to be viewed in other formats such as HDTV. 2.Will there be a device to convert IPTV signals to other formats. 3.Can IPTV be be viewed with Realplayer.....??
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