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On2 ports TrueCast set-top box software to Windows CE
Oct. 16, 2003

On2 Technologies says it has added Microsoft Windows CE to the family of client operating systems supported by its TrueCast set-top box solution.

The company says the Windows CE version is based on the same core technology as the TrueCast Player on the PC and other platforms, and that developers who are familiar with those implementations will be able to create TrueCast applications for Windows CE devices quickly and easily.

"We had a specific customer request for a set-top implementation that would run on [Windows CE] and we have decided to make this version available for other customers as well," said On2 CEO Douglas A. McIntyre.

Basic features of On2's TrueCast video client software include (*):
Developed in C with portability in mind for deployment to widely varied set-top environments and operating systems

Supports VP3, VP4, VP5, and VP6 video formats

Supports integration with many audio formats including AVC, AC3, MP3 and more.

All communication via RTSP/RTP protocols

Basic playback application available for PC environments demonstrating basic features (play, pause, ff/rew)

Can be integrated with DRM and encryption tools
(* As listed on the company's website.)

Microsoft Windows CE support for On2's video client software will be commercially available at the end of October, the company said. The software also supports set-top hardware running Linux and Wind River VxWorks.