After years of being relegated to the office, the PC is making a new case for why it should be allowed to stay in the living room.
A key proponent in recent months has been Microsoft, whose Media Center edition of Windows XP turns a PC into a device that can play music or movies, record TV shows and show photos, all while being controlled via remote control. On Tuesday, Microsoft will try to bolster its position, offering an updated version of the software and new services, accompanied by a broader array of desktops and laptops that use the operating system.
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