[mythtv-users] Zap2it Labs Shutting Down?

Michael Jones mythlist at michaelandholly.com
Thu Jun 21 17:39:10 UTC 2007


Excuse my ignorance.. or simple lack of experience..

but...

Doesn't XMLTV depend on information from TMS as well?


On Jun 21, 2007, at 1:36 PM, Kevin Kuphal wrote:

> On 6/21/07, Michael Jones <mythlist at michaelandholly.com> wrote:
> I think the foundation idea is a very good one.
>
> Here's my thoughts:
>
> There are a few significant unknowns surrounding this whole situation.
>
> 1)  What is Isaac (and the dev team) figuring out with the current
> situation - they might be anywhere from minutes to months/years away
> from figuring out a valid solution that will satisfy everyone.
>
> 2)  If the dev team is not able to figure out an amicable solution
> with TMS, is TMS willing to share their data with a not-for-profit
> foundation at a discounted rate.. or somesuch arrangement.
>
> From what limited information we've seen so far.. I would guess the
> answer is no.. but this is only speculation in the absence of better
> information.
>
> 3)  If TMS is unwilling to share their data for Nonprofit at a
> significantly reduced rate, where will the operating capitol for the
> initial outlay of cash to TMS for the licensing come from - I'm sure
> they'll want their $$ up front for the subscription to the data.   Do
> we just start taking donations and hope we reach "critical mass"
> before September?
>
> With all of this speculation flying around wouldn't it be nice to
> have a fly on the wall during Isaac's discussions with TMS?   Until
> we hear more.. I don't think ANYTHING can happen?
>
> - comments?
>
> We all had listings just fine before DataDirect in the form of  
> XMLTV.  Why is this issue being talked to death when we can just  
> verify XMLTV works (it works fine for people outside the US so I  
> can only assume it is still functional) and be done with it?
>
> Kevin
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