The one question i’ve been getting a lot lately is what my opinion is on the future of the Apple TV and if I see streaming content in it’s future. The question usually stems from someone who had just discovered the combination of Boxee and of course Hulu on the Apple TV. Even I began to think that the natural progression for Apple would be to include some sort of streaming content, such as Hulu, or Hulu itself on the Apple TV. But it wasn’t until a few days ago when I read a blog post by Robert X. Cringely, and his thoughts on this very subject, that a new interesting point of view came to light.

To summarize Cringely’s blog post, he thought that all though Hulu is the popular choice right now, it’s ultimately not a money maker where the iTunes store is. He also makes the point that Hulu is under the tight grip of it’s content provides, which seem to be tightening more and more every day. Ultimately Cringely thinks that Apple, and it’s billions it’s been saving, will go after exclusive internet rights for new more recent broadcast or cable TV content.

I personally think he may actually be on to something, because until Hulu’s content providers allows Hulu’s content to be viewed on an HD TV, it won’t be adopted by the mainstream public. Even though you may not agree with this point of view, I suggest you head over to Robert Cringely’s blog and read his thoughts on this subject. It may open up a whole new point of view for you.