| Microsoft "Windows Media Technologies" ported to Linux |
Apr. 09, 2003
InterVideo Inc. announced that it has been licensed by Microsoft to supply Windows Media Technology to makers of Linux-based consumer devices. Under the agreement, InterVideo can port various components of Microsoft's Windows Media Technology to Linux, and provide them to manufacturers wanting to run them on Linux-based consumer devices such as set-top boxes, personal video recorders, and other such devices, the company said. The main components involved are Windows Media Audio and Video codecs, Windows Media file container, Windows Media streaming protocols, and DRM support.
This move is not targeting Desktop Linux today, but reflects a significant move to bring Windows technology to the Linux platform.
"Linux is quickly becoming the platform of choice for . . . manufacturers of cable, Internet, and satellite set-top boxes that are looking to add PVR (personal video recording) and DVD functionality," noted InterVideo CEO Steve Ro. "We believe most of the major consumer electronics companies are looking at the Linux platform as a stable, low cost solution for multimedia functionality . . . For manufacturers looking to add functionality without incurring huge expenses, using Windows Media Technology could result in high quality audio and video at low licensing costs."
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