[mythtv-users] prebuilt pvrs for developers benefit?

[Jeff C]

> >
> > I don't know about that, (as Chris pointed out) it
> > seems that http://www.digeo.com/
> > has a way around that.
> 
> Oh, it's definitly illegal.
> 
> I pay for HBO.  If you download the Sopranos and view it, you got it for
> free while I paid for it.  You've stolen that program in a much more
> real sense than if you edited out commercials.  If enough people do it,
> it will drive up my cost.
> 
> I don't know about digeo or how it works,  I couldn't see anything about
> redistributing shows over the internet on their webpage, but if they do
> perhaps they redistribute *with* commercials still in.  I'm sure they
> have agreements with all the networks involved.  As HBO/Showtime are not
> commercial supported I doubt they can redistribute shows on those
> networks.

What is interesting is the concept of the shows being recorded at the cable
company itself and then you watching them on your schedule.  So you have
your own version of the interface and you think you're tagging shows, but
perhaps all channels, 24/7 for 30 days are being kept, and you just access
content you are already paying for, just at a shifted time.  You think it is
recorded just for you.

-Jeff