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Network Scheduling to Mess with Tivo

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the anyone-else-anyed-by-this-one dept.

Yahoo is running a bit about Networks messing with PVRs by adding a minute to shows. If a show runs to 9:01, then you can't Tivo a show on another channel that starts at 9. I've noticed this, although it's less of a factor if you have a dual tuner tivo, but it's interesting to see a bit of mainstream coverage.

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  1. Well.. by digital.prion · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Is it just me or is anyone else LOST ?

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  2. Re:Interesting, but not a problem for most by shawn(at)fsu · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I think this might also be a problem of watching too much TV. IMHO.

    I can't remeber the last time there were two shows on at teh same time that I wnated to watch. This all goes out the window when you introduce a roommate to the situation, but even these can be settled by a quick RoShamBo (Southpark stile if both persons are male).

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  3. A simple solution by jwilcox154 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    A simple solution to this problem is just quit watching the brain rotting device known as TeleVision. A few alternatives to television would be read a few good books, become an active member of the community, go to a theatre to watch a play once in a while, go to a concert.

    The money that is saved by getting rid of cable/satellite could be put into a 401K (assuming the person works for a company that has a 401K plan), donate to a charity of your choice, a few gifts for that special someone, etc.

    I have not had cable for almost a year now, and I don't miss it one bit.