That's always been the issue. Technically many computers can do this, from AppleTVs, to custom Linux Myth boxes, to PS3s. Where Boxee shines is connecting to

That's always been the issue. Technically many computers can do this, from AppleTVs, to custom Linux Myth boxes, to PS3s. Where Boxee shines is connecting to web-based media through an easy-to-navigate interface. Have fun trying to get Hulu videos to play fullscreen when your interface is only a remote. Boxee has done a terrific job making internet media accessible. All they're doing now is giving you a pre-configured box so you don't have to do any major hacking/configuration yourself. I hope they do well. I think that disconnecting streaming media from the browser will help move the industry along as a whole.