Microsoft, Windows Vista to install terrestrial digital broadcast viewing function

According to the report by Sankei Shimbun, Microsoft said that it was revealed that the digital terrestrial broadcasting viewing software will be installed as standard in Japan on its own OS "Windows Vista" as standard.

In 2011, we will completely shift from the current terrestrial analog broadcasting to the terrestrial digital broadcasting, but will this accelerate the transition?

Details are as follows.
To "Vista" to install terrestrial digital broadcasting software - MSN Sankei News

According to this article, Microsoft seems to be installing terrestrial digital broadcasting viewing software as a standard in "Windows Vista" within the year. Until now, terrestrial digital broadcasting viewing software was developed by PC manufacturers themselves, but as a function of "Media Center" installed in Windows Vista Home Premium etc., terrestrial digital broadcast viewing function is provided It is said that.

As a result, manufacturers can only offer hardware such as B - CAS cards and tuners, so we can expect to shorten development period and lower price. Furthermore, it seems that the digital terrestrial broadcast viewing software provided by Microsoft is expected to be equipped with an electronic program guide and a character broadcast display function.