[mythtv-users] Alternative to Zap2It?
Donavan Stanley
geckofiend at gmail.com
Thu Apr 21 17:16:18 UTC 2005
On 4/21/05, Preston Crow <pc-mythtv05 at crowcastle.net> wrote:
> Right. That's why you use an aggregated source as a backup, as well as
> for channels where you don't get the data. You can also use that source
> to verify the time zone shift.
Right much more limited data.
> Ultimately, however, going straight to the source should get you the
> best data with the fewest licensing issues.
Except for the other technical hurdles, and the fact that 100
different sources means 100 diffferent versions of series/episode IDs
and the like (if they're even there).
> Also, keep in mind that many stations publish their schedules much farther in
> advance than the aggregators will deal with.
Actually the fall off for *reliable* data is about 17 days. Beyond
that most stations don't provide data, and the ones that do are in
flux.
> By going straight to the station web sites, you can schedule a full month in
> advance for many stations. That's a huge win.
That's a one piece of the data used myth and provided by DD. How
about the rest of it? Program guide data != show name + show time.
> I don't care about the mass market. I'm in the do-it-yourself market.
Do-it-yourself doesn't need to mean half-assed.
More information about the mythtv-users
mailing list