Linux morphs PCs into PVRs

InterVideo has added new Personal Video Recorder (PVR) capabilities
and DVD burning functionality to its InstantON technology, a Linux-
based media-centric operating system that it hopes to license to PC
makers as a dual-boot option. InterVideo claims InstantOn boots in
under 10 seconds, turning standard x86 PCs into complete Linux-based
home entertainment centers operated by remote control.

PVR adds time-shifting capabilities that allow users to pause and
replay live TV and record favorite shows for later viewing. The new
DVD burning feature allows users to quickly burn TV programs and
videos directly to DVD.

More details about InstantOn are available here:
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2310089333.html

-LED