[mythtv-users] Calling HD MythTV users who are EFF members -- help in the broadcast flag challenge

[Joseph Caputo]

Tim Sylvester wrote:

>Hi Wendy,
>
>I am an EFF member and I am also in the process of starting a company to
>sell media servers using MythTV. I am a perfect example of how the broadcast
>flag negatively impacts a startup company. The broadcast flag casts a cloud
>of uncertainty over a business building MythTV boxes. If the broadcast flag
>ruling stands, the only alternative to building a "legal" PVR that records
>HD content in digital form is to use firewire on a STB and license DTCP for
>$14,000 or license the technology behind CableCard which costs $25-$50K.
>  
>

That's *if* they'll even license it to you, which is doubtful since you 
can't guarantee the security of the content once it's in an "open" 
PC/application.

-JAC

PS- Wendy, I'd be happy to add my $0.02 as an ordinary user/consumer if 
that would help.