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I use Boxee on my AppleTV and really enjoy the functionality of being able to easily view video content from devices on my own network on my HD LCD via the AppleTV.
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Boxee is a project based on the xbmc (XBox Media Center) open-source project. Boxee was developed to be a “social” media center program that plays media from your home network and the internet and also allows you to stream or download movies, tv shows, music and photos.
The aim of the Boxee/AppleTV project is to “fill in those gaps” left by Apple for new feaures, video formats and non-Apple internet streaming. Boxee adds the ability to stream from BBC, CNN, CNET, Revision3, Last.fm and others.
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Clicking on Boxee brings you to an interface allowing you to view about 30 types of DRM-free multimedia (e.g., DIVX, AVI, MKV, ISO and BIN) from any computer connected to your network; you can even play multimedia through internet streams (e.g. YouTube, podcast videos).
In addition to playing media on your network, Boxee enables other friends running Boxee to view information on what you just watched or listened to as well. For example, your Boxee buddies will be able to see that you just streamed the latest episode of Lost through ABC.com, and they can then click through to the site to watch it, too.
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Boxee is a project based on the xbmc (XBox Media Center) open-source project. Boxee was developed to be a “social” media center program that plays media from your home network and the internet and also allows you to stream or download movies, tv shows, music and photos.
The aim of the Boxee/AppleTV project is to “fill in those gaps” left by Apple for new feaures, video formats and non-Apple internet streaming. Boxee adds the ability to stream from BBC, CNN, CNET, Revision3, Last.fm and others.
Clicking on Boxee brings you to an interface allowing you to view about 30 types of DRM-free multimedia (e.g., DIVX, AVI, MKV, ISO and BIN) from any computer connected to your network; you can even play multimedia through internet streams (e.g. YouTube, podcast videos).
In addition to playing media on your network, Boxee enables other friends running Boxee to view information on what you just watched or listened to as well. For example, your Boxee buddies will be able to see that you just streamed the latest episode of Lost through ABC.com, and they can then click through to the site to watch it, too.
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Boxee has the advantage of being interactive, that's for sure. After all, they've just put forth the Developer's Challenge, so if you're into that you can build and develop apps for other Boxee users. Have some ideas for videos, music or photos? Now's your chance to throw an idea out there, get your peers to vote for you, and receive status! Not to mention a brand new Sony Bravia XBR9 46″. That always helps. Are you the type of user who's also attracted to the idea of working with the service? Then Boxee is for you.
On the downside, you may experience some bugs. Luckily, there's a bug fixing version for Mac and Apple TV available for download. The Boxee browser is now able to better support Flash sites, so you won't experience as many crashes. All ample room for a developer to make improvements, right? However, Boxee is fresh and innovative. It has plenty of service, and you aren't likely to be disappointed.
Another advantage to getting Boxee is that experiencing the service can allow you first hand knowledge that might lead you to a job with their company. They're eager to hire developers, and an open source service gives you a chance to learn-and-play. Spend time on Twitter, Boxee forums email and Skype chatting with other developers. It could turn out to be quite lucrative.
Not that adventurous? Don't worry. There are 16 different networks, including cartoons Channel Frederator, political comedy Barely Political (home of the Obama Girl), auto news Fast Lane Daily, DIY film making Indy Mogul, indie style ThreadBanger, style and tech TMI Weekly, and the newest addition $99 Music Videos. Quality continues to get better and service is progressively improving. This is one of the advantages to it's open source philosophy. Also, as applications get built and service develops, you can track it all through their site. Make suggestions, be an active participant, and see TV develop the way you would like it to! Definitely takes the passive out of TV watching, doesn't it? Perfect for all Internet junkies who want to sit on the couch and be sociable.
On the downside, you may experience some bugs. Luckily, there's a bug fixing version for Mac and Apple TV available for download. The Boxee browser is now able to better support Flash sites, so you won't experience as many crashes. All ample room for a developer to make improvements, right? However, Boxee is fresh and innovative. It has plenty of service, and you aren't likely to be disappointed.
Another advantage to getting Boxee is that experiencing the service can allow you first hand knowledge that might lead you to a job with their company. They're eager to hire developers, and an open source service gives you a chance to learn-and-play. Spend time on Twitter, Boxee forums email and Skype chatting with other developers. It could turn out to be quite lucrative.
Not that adventurous? Don't worry. There are 16 different networks, including cartoons Channel Frederator, political comedy Barely Political (home of the Obama Girl), auto news Fast Lane Daily, DIY film making Indy Mogul, indie style ThreadBanger, style and tech TMI Weekly, and the newest addition $99 Music Videos. Quality continues to get better and service is progressively improving. This is one of the advantages to it's open source philosophy. Also, as applications get built and service develops, you can track it all through their site. Make suggestions, be an active participant, and see TV develop the way you would like it to! Definitely takes the passive out of TV watching, doesn't it? Perfect for all Internet junkies who want to sit on the couch and be sociable.
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