The Clicker: A sitdown with Microsoft's Joe Belfiore (Part I) - Engadget

[Kevin Callahan]

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microsofts-joe-belfiore-part-i/>

does this mean Apple will have to partner with TiVO or somebody in  
order to compete?

" ... It explains that soon after MS ships, Vista a media center PC  
will be able to take in encrypted cable directly to the PC negating  
the need for a cable box and allowing a pc to function as a DRV"