Electronics Weekly: Linux is De Facto OS for TV Set-Top Boxes

"Ocean Blue Software, a developer of digital TV software, has released a Linux version of its Sunrise, Voyager, and SurfSoft software products, with ports to some existing hardware platforms.

"According to the Bristol, England-based company, Linux is emerging as the preferred platform for developers of set-top boxes, particularly at the high end, such as digital video recorders and IPTV..."

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