Opps. I guess that's why you do some research before you write. Turns out moxi does run linux (although I didn't say that it didn't.) But not just that, some big names in linux development are on board (just the beginning of that article has the moxi info.) That doesn't really negate any specific part of what I was saying, but I should have known this. Still, even with linux, I'll bet this is going to be a valid example of a closed box. You're not going to be able to get in there and muck around. Or, to be more precise: a large pool of independent developers (some chasing money, a few just chasing a good time) aren't going to be able to get in there and muck around for the benefit of the regular consumer who just wants to sit there and watch TV.
of course moxi runs linux, it's free. ditto tivo. most of the new digital media devices are going to run linux. so let's set that issue aside...and get back to price.
you said you can get me that linux box for $250. problem is, as an operator I need a linux box AND a cable tv box in the same chassis... and I want to sell it to end users for $250 -- so my cost has gotta be more like $125 - 150. See, it's not so incredibly simple after all...of course, I could just let the consumer go buy the hardware themselves...but until the enduser pricing gets down below $300 I still won't have much of a market to program to.
Follow The Money.
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- jim 2-14-2002 1:20 am
of course moxi runs linux, it's free. ditto tivo. most of the new digital media devices are going to run linux. so let's set that issue aside...and get back to price.
you said you can get me that linux box for $250. problem is, as an operator I need a linux box AND a cable tv box in the same chassis... and I want to sell it to end users for $250 -- so my cost has gotta be more like $125 - 150. See, it's not so incredibly simple after all...of course, I could just let the consumer go buy the hardware themselves...but until the enduser pricing gets down below $300 I still won't have much of a market to program to.
Follow The Money.
- big jimmy 2-17-2002 2:18 am [add a comment]