RE: [backstage] Freesat: open platform AND iPlayer

[Christopher Woods]

 


Out of interest, does anyone know if any of the Freesat receivers are Linux
based?
 

Given their ethernet socket, in-the-field software upgrade facility to
enable or add features, plus some cool translucency effects on the EPG and
N&N banner (from the digitalspy screenies of the Humax HD receiver) I don't
think this is an unreasonable expectation to hold. It'd certainly be a
practical decision to make, giving the FSC a lot more flexibility after
units start to roll out to viewers' homes.
 
Fingers crossed they are :D Can't wait to see the first hacks for freesat
receivers!