In the fight for control of the digital home, Intel and AMD have both introduced their own platforms. At one side stands AMD with Live! and at the other side stands Intel with Viiv. To effectively understand Viiv and Live!, you must realize that both are not exactly technologies. Instead, they are a list of specifications that define the minimum hardware and software requirements a computer needs to be considered either Viiv or Live! compatible.
If you are confused about the differences between Live and Viiv, this is a great article for your reading pleasure. By the time you are done, you will have a good grasp on things.. and feel smarter! Check out the article at Xzentech.