Internet TV does not require any proxy support but it can take advantage of a proxy HTTP server if available. The set-top box hardware incorporates a ISO compatible smartcard reader. We expect the new software to be able to make use of the existing smarcard reader for secure electronic financial transactions. A forthcoming software upgrade 1Q98 will incorporate Javascript. On the other hand, Java sacrifices performance for portability, and in the current form it requires large memory.
Software upgrades are downloadable over the net whenever they become available.
Hubris Communications makes these software updates available on the default startup page. The Internet TV browser version 1.3 fully supports frames. Versions for Italian, French and Spanish will be available in 3Q97. POP3 and IMAP4 to receive email. Up to four email accounts information can be stored in the configuration.