The present invention provides integration of separate functions, such as television viewing, Internet television viewing, gaming, video recording, telephone call handling, etc. in a user friendly way. For example, a system for providing unified services may comprise a server system utilizing a universal open protocol that provides the capability for different service providers to offer services over unified cable/TV/Internet network independent technologically from particular network providers, and a plurality of client systems, each client system utilizing the protocol to provide integrated services to a user.
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