Microsoft still working on DirecTV for Media Center

By in Gadgets News on December 21st, 2007

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DirecTV ViivWindows Media Center fans have been dreaming of having access to DirecTV’s programming for at least two years, and just when we think both companies have let the concept fade away, we get new clues that it might actually happen. According to a recent job posting, Microsoft is looking for a qualified individual to help it develop “premium TV experiences from world class satellite TV network operators” with experience in pay-per-view, H.264 and in-band programming goods. Currently, Media Center uses the World

Wide Web to obtain its programming goods, but just like the DirecTiVo before it, Media Center looks to get the knowledge via satellite from DirecTV. Mostly, we’re just happy that both companies are (apparently) still working to assemble that happen, but having access to PPV is just icing on the cake and a new experience for Media Center fans.

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