[mythtv-users] Can we get an update on the status ofSchedulesDirect.org?

[William Munson]

Charles H. Chapman wrote:
>> Can you say if this service will be free or a "for a small 
>> fee" service?
>> There was a lot of talk about both options when the zap2it 
>> announcement was
>> made...
>>     
>
> Indeed.  It seems like there are a lot of technical details of how the
> system supposedly will work that could be disclosed NOW without jeopardizing
> the legal aspects of the deal.
>
>   

I suspect that the exact features and plan breakdown will depend heavily 
on legal. Certainly anything to do with extra features that are 
available for a fee such as number of days of listings and the amount of 
data provided above and beyond the basics of title, subtitle and 
description. I anticipate that there will be 2 or more levels of 
service. One basic 7 day plan for free and a 14 day plan with info like 
producer, actors, previous air dates, etc.... Maybe even limit the free 
service to 3 days and have 7 and 14 day services. Yes I know there are a 
bunch of cheap skates out there that want something for nothing and a 3 
day listing would be perfect for their use. And the pay for listings 
feature is a perfect way for the devs to make money on this project 
without appearing to be making it from an open source package.

Bill