what is iptv

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  1. danniy

    danniy Member

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    can anybody tell me what iptv is. and how it affects starview boxes.and is there a box what will work on vm when iptv is apply thanks d
     
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    Cable boxs are set up to decode the nagra encryption, dont think Mr Starview and its kind will be adapted for this, but like anything I wouldnt rule out someone coming up with something,
    Have a read here

    http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Heliu...PTV+Set-Tops;+Company+Delivers...-a0145505246

    Using MediaLock, we provide security and access control to private network customers," said Ron Heinz, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Helius, Inc. "Adding client support so that MediaLock can run on IPTV devices is a natural extension of this product and our core technology."

    Historically, broadcast systems have been limited by their dependency on smart card and other hardware centric technologies. MediaLock for IPTV is a software based system utilizing IPSEC and industry standard encryption algorithms to maintain the security of each transmission to its intended point of consumption. MediaLock for IPTV will consist of a client that runs on the provider Set Top Box (STB See set-top box.
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    STB - set-top box ) which interacts with a MediaLock Server and Gateway.

    "A software-key, IPSEC implementation is the best way to protect delivery of IPTV content in a real time environment," said Mike Tippets, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Helius, Inc. "The ability to change the encryption key at anytime provides the required flexibility of a real-time delivery environment."

    And here

    http://www.slideshare.net/internetstreams/bbc-what-is-iptv-presentation
     
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    What is GOOGLE ? and what is the search button on afterdawn used for (if at all??)


     
  4. cueboy

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    Google & the search button are things that some people don't use - strange eh?
     
  5. tryabit

    tryabit Guest

    i heard iptv is a lot worse than what ireland are going true at the moment think uk will be f**ked when it arrives
     
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    yip, doesnt look good
     
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    Still think this is a roumer witch has got out of hand, I dont see any strong evidence to say that Virgin are going down the IPTV route for its core network.
     
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  9. tryabit

    tryabit Guest

    its coming alright
     

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