Could this be the answer to our prayers ... BT to upgrade Vision boxes to Linux

[Plasma]

Hi guys,
          Been a long time since I was here but I came across this new article and though I'd share it with you ...

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/02/03/bt_vision_upgrade/

BT are to upgrade their Vision boxes, over the air, with Linux and ditch Microsoft CE.

Plasma

[is0-mick]

Looks like the sigma based box isn't getting the update
So only the black Broadcom based boxes..

http://btsupport.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/36823/c/5700,5701

Mick

[redband]

Then I for sure will be dumping the 2 silver boxes.
Not going to bother with the other Black BT boxes, looks like the same pain.
The rapsberry Pi is looking like it will be an interesting project instead....

[MacLondon]

Actually it sound like the silver boxes will get the update, just at a later date than the black boxes.
http://btsupport.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/36823/c/5700,5701

I've a silver BT Vision+ box, can I still get the service?
Everyone with BT Vision will get the new service eventually, but the silver BT Vision+ box won't receive the update yet.

[dans34]

with any luck should make it alittle easyier to get a custom linux on the box with the update