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Q: Is it possible to build MCE 2005 as Royalty OEM?
A: Yes
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A: Yes, please check back in 24 hours. The questions and answers will be posted. Thank you!
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Q: Will MCE2005 run on my computer (pentium 1 166MHZ 2MB vid card 16MB ram)
A: You can find the hardware req's at oem.microsoft.commceready
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Q: where is listof oem distributors
A: OEM Distributors are listed on the Microsoft OEM System Builder Website. Look under product availability.
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Q: do you have to be a certified System Builder to get started building Media Center PCs, or can all OEMs get access to the media center software
A: System Builders can purchase MCE them from Authorized Distributors.
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Q: Can I record TV etc. directly onto a memory card in a highly compressed format for replay on my PDA?
A: not at this time
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Q: Who's the builder of the box used in presentation?
A: HP
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Q: What about WHQL Certification Designed for Windows XP Media Center Edition? When will that be available? We are ready to ship our Digtial Home PC ™and are waiting for that opportunity to badge our systems.
A: This is currently available. For more information please refer to oem.microsoft.com/MCEReady
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Q: I was told that mce 2005 can't join domains and this was a change with this version of MCE. Given that, it is not a superset of XP Pro, correct?
A: That's correct, it cannot join a domain.
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Q: Why would you suggest that someone upgrade from 2004 to 2005?
A: better tv viewing quality
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Q: If you have a current Action Pack subscription, will MCE 2005 be coming in a future update?
A: Yes, in the October 2004 Action Pack, but only in the 13 countries where MCE is available.
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Q: Will there be a "corporate" version, for IT professionals?
A: MCE is aimed for the Home entertain market. For the living/family room. Why would a corporate IT professional need it at work?
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Q: Do Media Center extenders work only for MCE 2005, or can it work with MCE 2004 too?
A: The Extenders only work with MCE 2005
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Q: Why is the MyMovies feature not available in the uk version
A: Are you referring to My Videos instead? My Videos should be present in the U.K. version of MCE 2005.
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Q: Van I connect my computer to my enretainment center and cable system and use it as a tvo?
A: Yes
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Q: What is the output of HDTV via a MEDIA EXTENDER DEVICE?
A: We currently support 480p output with the extenders.