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Tivo 3.0 'Firebolt' Hits the Wild

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the good-luck-the-first-round dept.

James Evans writes "Tivo is rolling out version 3.0 of their software, including Ethernet drivers as well as the ability to download program data directly from a cable broadcast without using the phone line." My guess is it'll be awhile before everyone gets it since these things come in waves.

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  1. Unwitting Testers? by pussycat · · Score: 4, Funny

    A small random group of subscribers will transparently receive the update followed by a slightly larger group.

    Suggesting the users won't know they're beta testing, performing a service for Tivo? Can I get beta testers like that? They'd be much less uppity.

  2. Re:hey! support OPENPVR instead! by hobbs · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yeah, turn the $1000 Linux box + $300 accelerated video card with TV tuner into a $400 TiVo. Rock on!