NewsForge: Lights, camera, Linux: TV projects embrace Linux

“It wasn’t too long ago that the Open Source community thrilled
to the news that Linux was destined for the handheld market. Now,
however, such announcements barely elicit a half-raised eyebrow
from many. Where are the really innovative Linux deployments
happening these days? Why, TV land, of course. That’s where all the
magic happens….”

“Believe it or not, there was a time only a few years ago when
Linux in any place but a desktop computer elicited “oohs” and
“aahs” from an awestruck audience. When Agenda Computing recently
announced that its VR3 Linux-based PDA would arrive early this
spring, it received a barely perceptible smile and nod. What does
it take to get us excited over a new use of Linux these days?”

“Sylvania’s Computer Products division might have something that
will make the jaded whistle with wonder. Coming this summer to
North American electronics stores is the SPC2700iHD — or
Internet/TV — a digital television that combines a high-quality
video entertainment system with a user-friendly Internet
service.”

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