WebTV

a.k.a. Internet TV, MSN TV

WebTV was the first all-in-one, TV-based online service with a set-top box. It was designed to remove the complexities of setting up a computer and loading the proper software on it for Internet access.

Historical perspective: WebTV was acquired by Microsoft and became known as "MSN TV" however, all traces of WebTV were phased out at the end of September 2013.

See also : convergence  iTV  mouse potato  
NetLingo Classification: Net Technology

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