Q: There is the possibility to have translation in italian of conference?
A: The webcast transcripts will be posted to the Microsoft OEM System Builder webite. Please review the Italian version of the site after this session.
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Q: Have they found a solution for digital TV tuner cards as of yet and anyomre on forceware 4.000.29?
A: An update will be on Window Update for Digital Tuner cards. Also check Nvidi'a website for the latest on their announcments.
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Q: Does MCE contain a tv software for a hardware based tv card..
A: Media Center supports hardware based TV tuner cards. For a current list of supported cards please see the HCL available on
http://oem.microsoft.com/MCEReady
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Q: Will there be PIP picture in picture with dual tunner in MCE 2005?
A: Not at this time.
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Q: Please make Media Center Edition part of Microsoft Action Pack asap. Business users are interested as well!
A: Media Center is aimed for the Home market. The Living/Family room. That is the priority.
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Q: It is possible to use MCE 2005 with Directv?
A: Yes
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Q: Can we download this webcast at a later time?
A: Yes.
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Q: Hi, any idea how long the webcast will last? Thanks.
A: A few hours
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The show will start in just a few minutes, live from Los Angeles.
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Q: I love Microsoft! Keep up the good work! I am sure Windows Media Center Edition will be fantastic! signed~ biggest 15 year old fan with a company and is an oem system builder.
A: Nice to hear that. Good Job!
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Q: Will there be OEM package deals that include MCE 2005 software, DVD decoder software, and various codec packages for single purchase?
A: You should contact your distributor. ATI and NVIDIA will have bundles
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Q: Here's a thought... How 'bout a countdown to starting time on the screen for the next video presentation? ;-)
A: That's a GREAT idea!! Maybe we can do that next time. Thanks for a great suggestion. We should be starting in about 5 minutes. Thanks!
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Q: will Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 post on MSDN Suscriber download
A: Yes, in the coming weeks
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Q: Will there be a Microsoft.com based upgrade patch from MCE 2004 to MCE 2005 as there was for 2002 to 2004?
A: No not at this time.
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Q: I already have Media Center 2004, how would I go about upgrading to the 2005 edition?
A: You would need to contact the manufacturer to determine what is necesary.
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Q: Will the Media Center Extenders support DVD playback from the MCE computer?
A: Media Center Extenders curently do not suport DVD playback from the Media Center systems.
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Q: Will Media Center 2005 support HD Signals from Cable Boxes through firewire?
A: Not supported at this time.
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Q: When will MCE 2005 be available for download on the MSDN Subscriptios site?
A: We expect to release in this the coming weeks based on MSDN's release schedule
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Q: when it will start?
A: We will begin in about 10 minutes (11:00 AM PST). Thanks for your patience!
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Q: what is media center edition
A: It is an edition of Windows XP PC Operating System that allows you to experience more of the photos, music, television, movies and games you want throughout your home.
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Q: Can this product help by people with a handycap? I have the ancer of this question for more information can you write to
AFJBROOKHUIS@msn.com
A: During the Beta we icluded disabled people and the general comments from them were that this product made their system easier to use.
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Q: when is the xbox media center extender released in europe?
A: There is no annoucnement for the release of Xbox extender in Europe at this time.
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Q: When will the show start?
A: Show starts in ~10 minutes. Thanks for your patience.
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Q: At what time are you planning to start ?
A: We will begin in about 10 minutes (11:00 AM PST). Thanks for your patience! The show will be worth the wait! :-)
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Q: Will will the launch begin?
A: We will begin in about 10 minutes (11:00 AM PST). Thanks for your patience!
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Q: all i hear is the music
A: We will be starting at 11:00 AM PST (about 10 minutes from now). Thanks for your patience!
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Q: i can not see the presentation of mce 2005
A: We will be starting in about 10 minutes (11:00AM PST). Thanks for your patience!
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Q: where can I buy it
A: Please contact an authorized Microsoft OEM Distributor to purchase. You can find the list at
www.microsoft.com/oem. Thank you!
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Q: when the presentation start?
A: Soon
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Q: Video?
A: Starting in 15 minutes (11:00 AM PST). Thanks for your patience!
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Q: What time does this start?
A: We will start in about 15 minutes (11:00 AM PST). Thanks for your patience!
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Q: how much does mce 2k5 oem cost?
A: Please contact your authorized Microsoft OEM Distributor. YOu can find a list at
http://oem.microsoft.com.
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Q: hello from italy. What time is it there?
A: Hi Italy! It is 10:40am in Redmond. It must be almost 20.00 there! We will be starting in about 20 minutes. Thank you.
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Q: why is this taking so long ?
A: We will be starting at 11:00AM PST (20 minutes from now). Thanks for your patience!
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Q: at what time it starts?
A: We will start at 11:00AM PST (about 20 minutes from now).
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