[mythtv] conflict resolution

[David Engel]

On Sun, Nov 02, 2003 at 04:59:46PM -0600, David Engel wrote:
> > How would override record (1) compare with
> > single record (record.type == 1)? Have you considered adding
> > a new type for the 'record' table for "don't record" rather
> > than adding a new table with essentially the same fields?
> 
> I haven't really given such an approach much consideration.  My gut
> feel is that it would be more complicated.

I've now given this some thought and believe the main difference is
this.  The recordoverride approach more easily lends itself (as I
intended) to keeping the overrides associated with the original record
entry.  So, for example, if the record entry is deleted, the overrides
get deleted too.  The new single record/don't record approach lends
itself to disassociating the override from the "mother" record entry,
so the overrides would remain if the original record entry was
deleted.

So I think it boils down to which behavior is desirable that
determines which approach to take.  I see benefits for each.  At this
point, it's up to Isaac.  I just want to know which way to go, since
I've wanted this feature for quite a while and have the time and
motivation to work on it right now.

David
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David Engel
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