More on the Effect of Digital TV

EyesWideOpen writes "Here is an interesting article at Wired which mentions that existing DVR devices (Tivo, ReplayTV) aren't equipped to handle the digital TV signal that broadcasters are scheduled to start delivering in 2006. Also mentioned is a proposal being considered by the FCC that would allow cable companies to 'turn off' the firewire port, which DVR's will use to connect to digital televisions, so that some broadcasts can't be recorded. The proposal is being considered no doubt in response to fears like that of MPAA head Jack Valenti who has said that without proper security measures, the industry won't allow its movies to be broadcast because they don't want viewers to record 'perfect copies' of movies."

Comments

Re:Will TV still exist by 2006?

[ThereIsNoSporkNeo]

You're stuck in the past dude!

I just teleport where I want to go.

Cars. Feh.

Only in America..........

[i_want_you_to_throw_]

Could assholes like Jack Valenti and Bud Selig have their positions.

Re:Drats!

[TFloore]

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but hollowpoints expand on impact.

Wear a winter coat... the cloth will clog the hollowpoint and it will act just like ball. (Yes, this is why tests are done on more than just bare gelatin, and they're getting better.)

You *do* change your ammunition with the seasons, right?