However, DirecPC tries to deliver the next best thing to a persistent connection by offering a service called an Electronic Program Guide.

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Sony has also included a service it calls iPEG, for Internet Electronic Program Guide, which provides access to an Internet-based TV programming guide.

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Yuen, number 211 as late as 2001, whose Gemstar (electronic TV program guide) rose and fell and who last month pled guilty to related felony securities charges.

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