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To: gyzniwa who wrote (533)2/11/1999 5:49:00 PM
From: Yogi - Paul  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 615
 
Bill,
There have been conversations with Microsoft about using Windows CE but I assume GI will be using the Aperios (Sony) operating system.
From the original Sony/GIC announcement:
<<Specifically, GI will license Sony's Home Networking Module middleware and Aperios operating system for use in DCT-5000+ advanced digital set-top terminals that GI will offer to cable operators. Additionally, GI will promote Sony's Home Networking Module as a preferred implementation of a home network architecture using the i.LINK (IEEE1394) digital interface.>>
TCI's Malone advocates a completely open architecture where advanced set top box will operate darn near any operating system (Java, CE, etc.)
From a "slide show presentation:
<< - Run Any Operating System and Application Interface

Windows CE, Microware DAVID, Navio, HTML, JAVA, WINK, Others >>

Frankly, I'm hoping they will take a look at using a Linux kernel, eventually.

Yogi