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<blockquote data-quote="splatterpop" data-source="post: 541255" data-attributes="member: 62445"><p>I agree on the computer illiterates part. But I have to disagree otherwise.</p><p></p><p>As for living room compatibility -- see samsung public displays, hfx fanless computers. OK, you have to be an enthusiast (with a budget). Otoh consider the cost of TV sets as feature-rich as a htpc.</p><p></p><p>TV sets are computers too. Only their hardware / software configurations are static (except for firmware upgrades) and therefore easier to test, which makes them more stable. (Still not as stable as a toaster.) But they will never be as flexible as a PC, although they are obviously trying. And of course, the user interface is kept as simplistic as possible.</p><p></p><p>Software and setup - there are standard hardware/software combinations that are known to be working. Unless they want to experiment and find new working setups, users should stick to one of these setups anyway. Unless the htpc is used for toying, once the heavy stuff such as drivers, codecs is set up and working, it will not be touched again for some time. I believe it is possible to set up a stable and working htpc even for moderately skilled persons, as long as they follow the guildelines.</p><p></p><p>Apart from the technical stuff - i think MP is a very ambitious project. It should be as ambitious about user interface design as about the underlying technology.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="splatterpop, post: 541255, member: 62445"] I agree on the computer illiterates part. But I have to disagree otherwise. As for living room compatibility -- see samsung public displays, hfx fanless computers. OK, you have to be an enthusiast (with a budget). Otoh consider the cost of TV sets as feature-rich as a htpc. TV sets are computers too. Only their hardware / software configurations are static (except for firmware upgrades) and therefore easier to test, which makes them more stable. (Still not as stable as a toaster.) But they will never be as flexible as a PC, although they are obviously trying. And of course, the user interface is kept as simplistic as possible. Software and setup - there are standard hardware/software combinations that are known to be working. Unless they want to experiment and find new working setups, users should stick to one of these setups anyway. Unless the htpc is used for toying, once the heavy stuff such as drivers, codecs is set up and working, it will not be touched again for some time. I believe it is possible to set up a stable and working htpc even for moderately skilled persons, as long as they follow the guildelines. Apart from the technical stuff - i think MP is a very ambitious project. It should be as ambitious about user interface design as about the underlying technology. Just my 2 cents. [/QUOTE]
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