[H]omer <spam@xxxxxxx> espoused:
> Verily I say unto thee, that Roy Schestowitz spake thusly:
>
>> Announcing Babel TV. A unique, simple to use device combining the
>> benefits of Freeview TV, a personal video recorder and extremely
>> user-friendly and safe Internet access
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Babel TV is unique. It is a simple to use device that combines the
>> | benefits of a Freeview ?set-top-box?, personal video recorder and
>> | Internet access.
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.digitaltvnews.net/content/?p=1708
>
> Here's the demo:
>
> http://www.babel.tv/demo-video.php
>
> What's cool about this system is that it's admin-free. You pay for admin
> service from the provider, so you don't need to worry about updates or
> configuration. AFAICT this is like a thin client, since apparently the
> system starts "clean" each time you switch it on, and data is stored
> remotely at the vendor's server. They also manage all security, so it
> means Grandma can surf safely without being a security whiz (not that
> she'd have much to worry about on a Linux system anyway).
>
> Very good. I might even get one of these for my technophobic mum.
>
It's clearly built on Mythtv, which is very good anyway. As you say, a
hosted service for non-technically-aware people is a jolly good idea.
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