Question : Microsoft TV/Video Connection anyone know what it's for?

Hi folks,

installed a TV card and  "Microsoft TV/Video Connection" appeared under Network adapters.

Found this question...
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Win98/Q_21072228.html

And was wondering if anyone knew more yet.

Google only tells me that there are 1000s of people out there asking the same thing.

I was kind of curious as to whether it was some scheme for piggybacking data on TV signals, that isn't fully implemented yet. It would be nice to have some pointers for further research. I'm just trying to find out if it's something fun to screw around with :-D Maybe there's some standards or RFCs out there that might describe something similar?

I know it's not really a problem or anything to worry about. What's really intriguing is that one of the only references I can find on microsoft's site was in a transcript of a tech chat, and the moderator cut the expert off before he could answer fully. So I dunno if it's some big secret thing MS is working on or what. Any clues in the Longhorn Betas?

Mebbe it's only something for allowing an easier TCP/IP interface to video streams *yawn*, but whatever it is, I am now officially intrigued.

Thanks for any wit* and wisdom

Road Warrior

*in integer quantities only please :-D

Answer : Microsoft TV/Video Connection anyone know what it's for?

I read an article last night about HANA (Home Automation and Networking Association) trying to create a method for standardized distribution of HD Video content using existing protocols.  In the article, they mentioned that "Microsoft may be reticent" since they want people to use their Windows Media Center.

I suspect what you're seeing may be related to that idea and that hardware supporting Windows Media Center

Read more:  http://blog.ce-pro.com/news/5422.html