Via Ars Technica

Various “media-components” are provided in a “multi-media center.” In modular architecture, a module-controller communicates with media-modules provided for various media-components. A media-module can include or obtain data pertaining to a particular media-component, identify media-player(s), and access information related to their media. However, the media-modules are isolated from each other, and the module-controller effectively controls output generated in response to user input. A user interface library is provided for the media-modules. Media-modules can obtain a template or other tools from the library and construct their user interface (e.g., menus). Media-modules can also identify a media-player that can be initiated in response to user input. Subsequently, the media-controller forwards user input to the media-player.

I’ve been having conversations along this line, with friends, for years now. There are many pieces of the puzzle sold in separate chunks, but never the full picture. Difficulty — Apple’s DRM stranglehold (EMI press release aside) impedes any UI, design, simplicity, and connectivity strengths they can bring to the table. Perhaps all the hub bub about DRM stems from the knowledge of this?

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