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Q: We are testing MCE 2005 and are not able to get 5.1 dolby digital audio to play from within MCE. Is this the place for that question, or is there a better place to get an answer?
A: Post your technical questions to the newsgroups at oem.microsoft.com/mceready
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Q: With all of these partners how subscriptions will our customers need to subscribe to? ie. Napster, movie link etc.
A: Not required to sign up with any of the subscriptions unless you would like to use these services
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Q: Can I obtain a NFR of mce 2005 or do I have to subscribe to an action pack?
A: System Builders are encouraged to subscribe to the action pack.
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Q: I can see that the IR blaster lets MCE control Cable and Sat STB's, but how do you capture that video to an MCE device?
A: The cable and satellite STBs must be connected to the Media Center PC via a PCI or USB TV Tuner card.
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Q: If you have a current Action Pack subscription, will MCE be a quarterly update?
A: The subscription runs for 1 year. If your subscription is still active for October, you will receive the MCE 2005 if you are in a country where MCE is distributed.
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Q: Will the various downloads services be available in the UK?
A: most will be available
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Q: What about my customers with older Conexent BT turners will they supported in 2005
A: Please refer to the HCL list available on oem.microsoft.com/MCEReady
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Q: Is there any designs to have MCE2005 integrated with the xbox platform?
A: with the xbox media extender
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Q: If a DVD is required, why notr deliver OS on DVD instead of 2 CDs?
A: DVD media cost more to product. The combined size of the install package on the two CDs does not justify the cost of DVD media.
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Q: if we attend the launch at Los Angeles, do we get a copy of MCE2005?
A: No
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Q: Will non MCe pc's be able to access recorded programmes on MCE PC's
A: yes
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Q: Is Media cenetr 2005 based on windows XP Home or XP Pro edition
A: XP Pro.
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Q: Can you give a breakdown of the pc you are using for this demo? Video card, Tuner card(s), Motherboard, etc.
A: Please see the HP website for information on the dmo MCE system.
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Q: Can several MCE 2005 PC's operate on the same network enabling recording and playback of more than 2 Tv programmes?
A: Yes
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Q: Can we obtain NFR's for our Demo PC's or will MCE2005 be added to the Action Pack?
A: Windows MCE 2005 will be part of the Action Pack for October in the 13 countries where MCE is available (except Japan).
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Q: I am a small builder. Can I get a 1 pack of MCE to show my customers before I commit to buying a 3 pack?
A: Only OEM 3 Packs are available.