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Hacking the New Replay TV Units?

Posted by Cliff on from the next-generation-PVRs dept.

cybernate asks: "Well the new Replay TV is out, this new box lets you skip commercials and best of all the new box has a Ethernet connection and lets you send video to other Replay TV units. It looks like the new units are running a web server, but so far I have been unable to figure out the directory structure. Before I break out my Radcom traffic analyzer has anyone hacked this box yet? I would like to setup my FreeBSD box to act like a replay unit for video storage." Wow! Looks like ReplayTV is making a play for the PVR King-of-the-Hill title. Alas, if only I could do this with my TiVo...

12 comments

  1. It's all fun and games by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Until someone gets their asses sued.

    1. Re:It's all fun and games by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Linux hippies prefer to get their ass rimmed by Bubba in jail.

    2. Re:It's all fun and games by cyborg_monkey · · Score: -1

      And if you had a penis, then I would call you Bubba.

      Now shut the fuck up.

  2. reciprocation by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    If you have the equipment then why don't you do it? Give something to the world for once!

  3. linux-hacker.net boards by doofsmack · · Score: 5, Interesting

    ...are a good place to start.

    http://www.linux-hacker.net/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/Ult raBoard.pl?Action=ShowBoard&Board=dtv&Idle=&Sort=& Order=&Session=
    or here

  4. They snich to the RIAA as per secret agreements by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    They're all set to take out the Neilsen Ratings. The secret webserver keeps info on which comercials you skip and which you watch. They're gonna find out who's naughty and nice. Santa (legal clause) is coming to town!

    1. Re:They snich to the RIAA as per secret agreements by rebug · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      ok, what good would a webserver do for keeping logs?

      second, cable and dish companies can already do this.

      third, these pants are totally uncomfotable

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      there's more than one way to do me.
  5. but why? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    tv sucks ass

    that is all

  6. One Thing Leads To Another.. by The+Lyrics+Guy · · Score: -1

    The Fixx - One Thing Leads to Another

    The deception with tact, just what are you trying to say?
    You've got a blank face, which irritates
    Communicate, pull out your party piece you see dimensions in two
    State your case with black or white
    But when one little cross leads to shots, grit your teeth
    You run for cover so discreet, why don't they:

    Do what they say, say what you mean
    One thing leads to another
    You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
    But then one thing leads to another

    The impression that you sell
    Passes in and out like a scent
    But the lung face that ynu see comes from living close to your fears
    If this is up then I'm up but you're running out of sight
    You've seen your name on the walls
    And when one little bump leads to shock miss a beat
    You run for cover and there's heat, why don't they:

    Do what they say, say what they mean
    One thing leads to another
    You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
    But then one thing leads to another.
    One thing leads to another

    Then it's easy to believe
    Somebody's been lying to me
    But when the wrong word goes in the right ear
    I know why you've been lying to me
    It's getting rough, off the cuff I've got to say enough's enough

    Bigger the harder he falls
    But when the wrong antidote is like a bulge on the throat
    You run for cover in the heat why don't they

    Do what they say, say what they mean
    One thing leads to another
    You told me something wrong, I know I listen too long
    But then one thing leads to another
    One thing leads to another (repeat)

  7. Open ports by cybernate · · Score: 4, Informative

    64.93.90.35 Port State Service 80/tcp open http 111/tcp open sunrpc 1030/tcp open iad1 68/udp open bootpc 111/udp open sunrpc

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    > Nathan Stratton nathan at robotics.net http://www.robotics.net
  8. We'll find out by tunah · · Score: 3, Funny

    Stick one on the net and offer a prize and you'll find out soon enough... if it doesn't explode due to a slashdotting :)

    --
    Free Java games for your phone: Tontie, Sokoban
  9. Yes, do anyone know the format? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Then a wrapper program (ala Napster style) could be written to download any show on any ReplayTV on the net.

    TV on demand, here we come!