While there are some popular mainstream media players for traditional computing platforms such as Microsoft's Windows Media Player and Apple's Quicktime, to play some file formats that popular content is distributed as of late you're either going to have the correct codecs or just download an open source alternative like VLC that already has compatibility ...

The Neuros "Link" Open Source Media PC is entirely open source and not locked into a single provider. By running Ubuntu Linux, the Link connects to your HDTV thru HDMI and is ready to stream 1080p video at your control. The Link works well with shows from NBC, Hulu, and most other streaming video sources. ...