We contend that IBM will continue to advance with the PowerPC.
I. We see these indications:
1.
That covers all major game consoles.2. The PowerPC in the CPU found in the most advance DTV receivers (satellite or terrestrial).
Here is the latest one!3. Continuing emphasis on Linux. If they own the CPU and the desktop, why wouldn't they "connect the dots" in between? (refer to ANN or MorphOS-News thread from this weekend)
II. We also see some good products that can be packaged around the Pegasos:
1. The Pegasos as it is for the computer enthusiast market supporting multiple operating systems and applications. It becomes a *Development Machine* for multiple platforms. Someone is going to make a deal with us, because being a video console (and being a computer with hardware, OS, and applications/games, but limited by function) won't be enough. In the meanwhile, we will become the ultimate development machine with the 970....;-)
2. Low-cost basic Linux server as addressed in IBM presentation.
3. Firewall starting with the
ShopIP and the Crunchbox. Better, we see the other half too built around Nessus. Think about an active penetration box -- the boxcruncher if you will. :-) This active security box could run a pretty looking version of
Nessus and using a remote connection be used by CIOs to check their systems. Running server daemon and GTK applications while basically trying to hack and attack the network to understand vulnerabilities. With ShopIP and Nessus we could sell the "ying" and "yang" running on a Pegasos (PPC). A total solution not suffering from the x86 code limitations. The dual package could create a unique product and marketing opportunity. Back-end Crunchbox; front-end Boxcruncher. ;-)
III. We are in active negotiations with the following BIG companies:
1. IBM
2. Atari
3. Universal Music
Think the MMPG Atari Channel or a Universal music *video* channel, but start with this in mind:
GLADIATEUR!This first project is very important to us, because we see the future of digital distribution being a combination of the content and the network itself. If the content can be separated; it can be stolen. We think we have the technology that will enable such a distribution system to exist. Think of Hotmail. The medium is the message (again)! Now it is your game bookshelf online somewhere else, but always accessible to you. It does not download. You run the client on your machine and you play the game with others from where ever you or they are.
Further, Intellectual Property Protection can only occur when the provider and user agree that the property belongs to the creator/distributor. In order to get to this point you must have a *Community*. A entertainment vehicle is the best way to obtain the participation of many people and we think this Project is a good way to get something like this started. We have many technically advanced solutions we intend to introduce to this online game world and we are excited about it.
Now, think of the Super TiVo (uses PowerPC too BTW) that does what is mentioned above using an expanded version of AmiNet*TV* integrated into the MPlayer (we will see if that is possible!) and what that could do with a TV set (and home stereo equipment vs. just an MP3 player) and a 24/7 broadband internet connection.
There is more, but that should be enough for now...:-)
The handwriting is on the wall. We are not sure why some people in this community can't read it.
:-)
R&B
