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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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