[opendtv] Re: ARM conference switches on Web TV
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 16:15:18 -0400
At 2:18 PM -0500 11/3/10, Manfredi, Albert E wrote:
Who knows how long it will take before the pundits realise that
hard-wiring only select web sites to these new Internet TVs will
only be a recipe for instant obsolescence?
We can see what the real objective of this game is. Set up a
restricted set of "anointed" web sites, then shut the wide open door
to them.
I think you are bordering on conspiracy theory here Bert.
Clearly the media congloms are intent on building walls around their
content. So be it.
But this is only likely to encourage content producers to seek other
ways to distribute their content, including opening up their own
sites.
You might consider another possible outcome.
App stores are becoming a viable new distribution outlet for smaller
software developers. It helps to level the playing field against the
big software foundries.
Don't be surprised if Apple and or Google provide independent
producers with the ability to deliver their content to Google TV and
Apple TV enabled living rooms. And don't be surprised if this content
is offered FREE (with targeted ads) or paid, just as is happening now
with apps.
Regards
Craig
P.S. It is highly likely that both Google TV and Apple TV will
provide open access to the web as their software matures. As I
mentioned recently, there are a number of issues that must be dealt
with to make the web play well on the big screen in the family room.
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