> There is provision in the system to allow software updates to > particular models so it should in theory be possible to > release an EPG update to the newer boxes only. I can however > imagine that this would become a real headache to keep track > of as there are quite a few different box variations now.
40 odd different boxes IIRC. > Certainly for freeview there are more devices appearing which > can be software updateable via ethernet, I know that Humax > for one have a new PVR one coming out next year which > includes this so perhaps that opens up the possibility of box > manufacturers providing 'alternative' EPG's. My Hummy is updatable by serial cable - which is a pain in the backside because none of my PCs have seriel any more, and my attempts to update via a USB to Serial adapter have so far failed! - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
