Microsoft Submits .NET for Standardization in OpenCable

Microsoft has submitted its initial draft of common language infrastructure (CLI) specifications for the OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP), the cable industry's software standard for deploying interactive services to CableLabs. OCAP is part of the OpenCable initiative. Microsoft and CableLabs have agreed to work together to explore the potential of adding Microsoft .NET CLI to OCAP.



Microsoft said the proposed addition of .NET would expand the common runtime platform among a variety of computing devices including set-top boxes and PCs, making home entertainment networking simpler and more compelling to the consumer and creating expanded opportunities for cable operators.



"Our submission of this initial draft of the common language infrastructure specifications for OCAP is indicative of Microsoft TV's continued commitment to driving digital TV interoperability to the advantage of cable operators, applications developers and consumers," said Paul Mitchell, senior director of Applications and Standards of the Microsoft TV Division at Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com