For those who've
overcome the stereotype and admitted HP's
MediaSmart Server into your abode, we applaud you. Apparently, HP thinks pretty highly of you as well, as it's gearing up to beam out a number of software enhancements to its iconic Windows Home Server-based device. First up is the addition of integrated server-side anti-virus software, which will be provided by McAfee but will only remain free for the first seven months. More interesting, however, are the updates involving PacketVideo technology and 64-bit Vista support. Apparently, the former will "enhance the media streaming process from the server to other digital media devices in the home, such as the
MediaSmart TV," and it will also add "advanced graphics such as thumbnails of photos, in-menu browsing and album art." As for the latter, HP simply informs us that 64-bit Vista support will be added in. When can you expect the goods? Look for the whole lot to be delivered automatically sometime next month.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Chase @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:33AM
8 HP POST IN A ROW!!!!
Wow, i think HP hacked in.
This is insane.
BobTurbo @ Jan 3rd 2008 1:48AM
So the integrated antivirus can be uninstalled right? Otherwise that would mean you are forced to pay for mcaffee antivirus after the free trial period.
Jagannath A @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:05AM
HP pwns j00
catapults.music @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:08AM
Holy cow, HP orgy!
Juaquin @ Jan 3rd 2008 4:35AM
Just cus HP sends you specs for some new machines doesn't mean you have to post every single one of them, especially in a row. Geez.
Fraggle.Rock @ Jan 3rd 2008 5:13AM
The announced updates for WHS sound great - it'll be interesting to see them in action...
But I'm a little confused, when was Engadget bought up by HP? Seems like a lot of coverage for their products in one go... perhaps Hewlett-Packard just issued all their press releases at the same time ;-) hehe
schmolch @ Jan 3rd 2008 6:39AM
I dont need the whole room illuminated by your annoying blue LEDs, thx alot.
TURNERSVILLE @ Jan 3rd 2008 7:16AM
You can dim or turn off the LEDs via the HP control panel you baby. HP needs to update the Photoshare software (it's lame). Also I think HP should offer more utilities for managing files and tinkering with services.
Mark @ Jan 3rd 2008 10:51AM
This is the first I've heard about 64 bit support for WHS, it's about time.