Intel Viiv
{{Short description|Platform initiative from Intel}}
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Viiv {{IPAc-en|ˈ|v|aɪ|v}} was a platform initiative from Intel similar to Intel's Centrino and vPro. Initially (through release 1.7), it was a collection of computer technologies with a particular combination of Intel ingredients to support a "media PC" concept. Intel also provided the Media Server as the core software stack on the PC to support "media" distribution through the home.
Marketing
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Until 2007, Viiv was Intel's attempt to become the center of electronic-based home entertainment. Intel was repeating the marketing model for the very successful Centrino platform, which was their first branded platform. The Intel Viiv brand has been "de-emphasized" and comes after the CPU branding, similar to that of "Core 2 with Viiv inside", putting more focus on the CPU.[http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/other/display/20070720235840.html X-Bit labs report] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927194612/http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/other/display/20070720235840.html |date=2007-09-27 }}, retrieved July 30, 2007
There will be no additional releases beyond 1.7.1 of the media server product.
Media discussion
= News and reviews =
- [http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/85529/viiv-behind-the-badge.html?searchString=viiv+viiv PC Pro: behind the badge, conclusive look at Viiv 1.5]
- [http://slashdot.org/articles/06/03/28/0929236.shtml Slashdot: Viiv 1.5 May End Traditional Media PCs]
- [https://www.engadget.com/2006/03/17/intel-viiv-says-no-thank-you-to-drm/ Engadget: Intel VIIV says no thank you to DRM]
- [https://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060106-5922.html Ars technica:Intel pimps Viiv with a baker's dozen of major partners]
- [http://www.digitimes.com/mobos/a20050825PR204.html Digitimes: Intel looking to develop Linux version of Viiv to reduce costs]
= Criticism =
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060511203707/http://www.bit-tech.net/bits/2006/03/09/intel_drm_strategy_dtcp_drm/1.html Bit Tech: Why Intel's DRM strategy is flawed]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090531005758/http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=29849 Inquirer: Intel Viiv is stupid and broken]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071021025850/http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2007/10/19/intel-viiv-embarrassment Inquirer: Intel's Viiv is an embarrassment]
Intel corporate links
- [http://www.intel.com/support/viiv/ Intel's official Viiv (Core2 Processor with Viiv Technology) website]
See also
References
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