[mythtv-users] prebuilt pvrs for developers benefit?

[Joseph A. Caputo]

On Tuesday 04 May 2004 13:44, Jeff C wrote:
> > > 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.

Though, AFAIK, only selected programs are available via this method 
through the cable company.  At least I think that's how Comcast's 
works.  I'm not sure, as I refuse to upgrade to digital cable.

-JAC