Q: what are the part #s for MCE when ordering through distribution?
A: There are different part numbers for different languages. Which language is this? If it's English, the Microsoft part number is: M93-00091 for the 3-pack.
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Q: my IE browser can't find
http://oem.microsoft.com/MCEReady
A: try
www.microsoft.com/oem
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Q: Just clarfiy please, can MCE 2005 connect to a domain? Also, will it run IIS like XP Pro proper?
A: No. MCE cannot connect to a domain. Why would you want to run IIS on it?
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Q: whats the microsoft site?
A:
www.microsoft.com/oem www.microsoft.com/mediacenter
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Q: Does MCE2005 support HDTV Cable and/or satellite?
A: Unfortunately not at this time.
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Q: is there any evaluation version of MCE 2005 ?
A: If you order the October ACtion Pack (microsoft.com/partners), MCE is included (in the 12 countries where MCE is available.
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Q: When on MSDN subscribers?
A: Soon, the MSDN team has a release schedule
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Q: When will there be more TV tuner cars on the approved list?
A: The list is being updated frequently. Please visit oem.microsoft.com/mceready
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Q: Is Movielink only available in the US? What about the UK?
A: contact movielink at
www.movielink.com
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Q: Is getting TV on MCE2005 as simple as plugging a standard ariel into a tuner card?
A: There are several steps needed to get the TV funtioning in MCE. Plugging an available signal is the first step but you will also need to configure the TV signal within MCE itself. This is done by running the TV configuration wizard from within MCE itself.
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Q: What marketing materiel is available to the OEM system builder for MCE
A: Please see oem.microsoft.com/mceready
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Q: Why isn`t there a DVD-player software included?
A: Because it cost money and people like to choose what they want.
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Q: So, did I understand correctly that HD support is just ATSC OTA?
A: Correct
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Q: Is Movielink only available in the US? What about the UK?
A: Contact movielink at
www.movielink.com
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Q: What harddrive did they use in the video to transfer from PC to PC?
A: The equipment they showed was HP, please visi the HP website for more information.
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Q: sorry, but I haven't caught if there is a way to get the latest version of MCE 2005?? We are an MS oem system builder, Certified Partner, MSDN. We would like to offer MCE as a system builder and have been testing MCE 2004.
A: MCE 2005 is available from Authorized Distributors in countries where it is available. For internal use, you can order the Action Pack for October.