[mythtv-users] Slightly OT - Hollywood after the Analog Hole again

[Dewey Smolka]

This is a matter of concern, but there's no reason to get excited, just yet.

It isn't a bill, it hasn't been introduced in either house of
Congress, and it's not very likely that it will be. This is just a
proposal written by the Hollywood lobby -- Washington business as
usual. And it's not going anywhere.

If it were only directed at MythTV or other hobby products it would be
one thing, but do you really think that the (also powerful)
electronics and PC manufacturing lobbies are going to allow this
through without a fight? Are hardware makers going to let the music
and film studios to dictate how they design hardware?

It's important for all of us to keep track of things like this, but we
also need to keep it in perspective. Nothing to worry about at the
moment.

If this does end up being introduced, then it's time to call and write
your Reps and Senators -- particularly if they are on whatever
Committee gets it.