[mythtv-users] [OT] The future of PVRs and TV ads

[Andrew Ingram]

I have a friend with a Tivo and apparently you get asked during setup
whether you are happy about them sharing your viewing data. If it's a
choice, then I don't see the problem with it.

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Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] [OT] The future of PVRs and TV ads


It's fairly straightforward for a linux savy person to stop the tivo
from uploading anything.

> Hope I can be forgiven posting off topic (it sorta pertains) ... this 
> Business Week article talks about the impact of Tivo data on the 
> advertising industry with regard to what people might be willing to 
> spend on bcasting in the future.
>
> One of the reasons I want a myth machine is because I _don't_ want 
> anyone peeking my PVR to see what my habits are. Privacy thing, you 
> know
> ;-)
>
> http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jun2003/tc20030627_1133
> _tc119.htm

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