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Originally posted by walktalker
Who is afraid of the news ? 
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Not me!
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Originally posted by walktalker
New PCs restrict copying 
Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday released additional details about digital entertainment PCs coming for the holidays. But new anti-copying technology could hamper sales, say analysts and potential buyers. The new consumer computers run Windows XP Media Center Edition, a variation of Microsoft's flagship operating system. Besides normal PC functions, Windows Media Center PCs offer a second user interface through which people can access the operating systems' digital media features via a remote control. HP, as well as Samsung, will start offering the new systems sometime before the holiday-shopping season, with HP's models selling in the high $1,500 range to around $2,000.
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-956285.html
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Such crippled computers will cost as much or slightly more to make than fully functional ones. Remote controls can be as easily added to fully functional computers. Besides the obvious anti-p2p motivations sounds like a dead business idea too.
Thanks again, WT!
- tg
