Fred sez,
More evidence that the digital video future may look like a big downgrade compared to the analog present, thanks to viral DRM carried by the CableCard.
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows MCE computers equipped with a CableCard will only be allowed to stream live video to Media Extender devices (like Xbox 360). No streaming to other PCs. Also, recorded CableCard content cannot be converted for playback on portable devices (Zune, iPod).
By contrast, analog, non-CableCard-infected TiVos support both these functions, as do PCs that use analog TV tuner-cards.
(Thanks, Fred!)
