Windows Media Makes Its Way to Linux

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http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,110175,00.asp

Microsoft has chosen InterVideo to port its Windows Media technology to
consumer electronic products based on the open source Linux operating
system. Under the agreement, InterVideo will take components of the Windows
Media format, port them to Linux, and provide these embedded-Linux
components to manufacturers interested in offering Windows Media technology
on consumer devices, such as set-top boxes and video recorders, running the
open source operating system, the company said Monday in a statement.