NetworkWorldFusion: InterVideo to Port Windows Media to Linux

"Microsoft has chosen InterVideo to port its Windows Media technology to consumer electronic products based on the open source Linux operating system.

"Under the agreement, InterVideo will take components of the Windows Media format, port them to Linux and provide these embedded-Linux components to manufacturers interested in offering Windows Media technology on consumer devices, such as set-top boxes and video recorders, running the open source operating system, the company said Monday in a statement..."

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