In its latest attempt to expand into the lucrative cable television business, Microsoft Corp. on Monday unveiled new software that promises to give consumers more flexibility and choices in ordering movies and other programming at home.
Giant cable operator Comcast Corp. plans to begin a trial of digital set-top cable TV boxes powered by the software later this year, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates announced Monday at a cable industry trade show in Chicago.
The companies aren't saying yet where the test will take place, but if it goes well, Comcast could roll the software out to its 21 million customers.
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