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TV Networks Sue ReplayTV

Posted by michael on from the unblinking-eye dept.

Robert Wilde writes: "Three major television networks have sued Sonicblue over the ReplayTV 4000 and asked the court to grant an injunction to prevent the sale of the device." Here's another blurb about the lawsuit. All you readers that predicted that Replay would get sued over this device, give yourselves a pat on the back.

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  1. Those Damn TV Networks. by grammar+nazi · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    I hate those Damned TV Networks. Why can't they just ... shove off!!

    Bastards.

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  2. C++ Version Of My Feelings by ekrout · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Once again...

    faithInHumanity--;

    Feel free to add your own version your favorite language.

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    1. Re:C++ Version Of My Feelings by Debillitatus · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      while(1){ amazementThatWithAllTheCrazyShitGoingOnInTheWorldR ightNowYourFaithInHumanityIsBasedOnWhetherTVIsFree OrNot++; }

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      Come on, give it up, that's

    2. Re:C++ Version Of My Feelings by jeffy124 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

      Java:
      faithInHumanity--;
      // 10 seconds later....
      System.out.println(faithInHumanity);

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  3. Dear TV Suits: Tough Shit by tswinzig · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    There's this thing called 'fair use'. I've been taking advantage of it with my VCR for years now. My VCR also has a button which lets me advance past commercials. Pretty neat, huh kids?

    So they might as well kiss that part of their lawsuit goodbye, as it will not be going anywhere. However, don't everyone rejoice, because in a few years your favorite network shows will be interlaced with so many ads that it will make you sick.

    Leo: Mr. President, your wife called, and she wants you to pick up some ICE COLD COCA COLA (beat) on the way home from the 'house.

    President: Thanks, Leo. Please tell Charlie not to forget to put WORLD-CLASS MONTE BLANC PENS in my jacket pocket, like my dead secretary used to do!

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    "And like that ... he's gone."
  4. Re:Slashdot: by Anonymous+Canuck · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You heard it here first, folks!

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  6. Re:replay 400? by lupetto · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The point is, slashdot does this kind of shit all the time. They just recently posted an article about an operating system that doesn't exist. They consistantly post inaccurate information. Half of the stories are politically biased or laced with pissing contest type commentary (ie. snide comments about konqueror, linux vs. ms, redhat vs. debian, whatever).

    I just wish slashdot would stick to accurate and technically important articles.

    Having said that, all you stupid moderators can mod me down and fuck off. You're all a bunch of CmdrTaco wannbe karmawhores anyway.

  7. Re:Do ads really work? by haruharaharu · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Pepsi consistently beats Coke in taste tests, but Coke outsells Pepsi. Why?

    Because Pepsi is sweeter. This makes it taste better when you drink a couple of ounces, but it gets to be too much when you're drinking a couple liters each day.

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  8. Re:Do ads really work? by lys1123 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I actually had an aunt that worked in a store where they were doing the "Pepsi Challenge". I hate to burst your bubble, but they actually made sure the coke sat out (opened) for several hours ahead of time... so the challenge was really, "Which do you like more this chilled Pepsi or this warm, flat Coke?"

    Hmmmm... that's a toughie.