Linux is de facto OS for TV set-top boxes
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| "The major chipset manufacturers are introducing new Linux platforms
| almost monthly," said Ken Helps, managing director of Ocean Blue Software.
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| The attraction is that the Linux operating system will support
| advanced functions without requiring a license fee.
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Linux STB used in award-winning eldercare product
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| Dutch telecom operator and Internet service provider KPN has
| bestowed an award for innovation on DataBalk's ZorgTV
| ("CareTV" in English) product. The product is based on
| Amino's Linux-based Aminet110 set-top box (pictured at
| left), and aims to help elderly people "stay independent"
| longer, according to DataBalk.
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9694147567.html
IP-STB runs Linux, supports USB-based descrambler
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| The AccessKey Home IP-STB is optionally available with an "AccessKey
| USB" storage device, that appears to resemble a USB-based cable card.
| It may also include a bootable Linux-based OS.
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