Ok... guys here's the scoop...
As it has been guessed, I am in the initial planning stages of developing an entire GUI replacement for BeyondTV & BeyondMedia. It will use the underpinnings of the BeyondMedia API engine to allow quicker development, as well as support for existing BeyondMedia plugins.
However, it gets "slightly" better. Not only am I planning a project that will completely redo the entire GUI, but the goal will be to include as much as possible the "interface-related" features requested on that
poll mentioned above.
Furthermore, I am looking to use SourceForge or a similar website to maintain the open-source code for all developers.
Initially my role in the project will be to design the skeleton functional layout. I am a little rusty on my coding, but I'll likely help with the screens there as well.
Please understand, that I make this promise with the understanding that part of it is out of my control. For this to really work, I will need an army (as posted here and privately) of developers working to the common goal.
Furthermore, there is a limition. As I put out in my "call" for help we will need atleast one network guru (ideally familar with the BTV API). Without said person, the project will not be able to work on client boxes.
So rejoice fans! It may not be the way your were asking for integration, but it is "unofficially" coming!
Developers who posted here and privately, I will be contacting you guys in the coming days with ideas on how we can organize our thoughts. If your no longer interested thats fine, but please note once it gets started I need people who are serious about reaching the end goal. Furthermore, I am of the belief the "more the better" so additional developers are invited to join.
And before anyone ask, I will let you guys know when we need beta testers
. And its not going to be today, tomorrow, or even this month.
-Brett