A Brief FAQ on CableCards

Posted by michael on Friday January 21, 2005 @07:09AM from the betamax dept.

TechNit writes "Just when I thought my Comcast DVR box was not going to change here comes the CableCard. Fascinating concept but I don't see these being used without the added features of Pay-Per-View, Video on Demand etc. that many consumers (me) have become used to. I see these being used more for authentication/theft prevention devices as apposed to stand-alone service providing devices. What do others know about this?" An earlier CNet column points out the shortcomings of current CableCard implementations.

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WiFi? WTF? by Anonymous Coward · 2005-01-21 07:37 · Score: 3, Funny

Actual question on the site:
Does CableCard support Wi-Fi?
Not yet.

What the fuck? WiFi? I hate this notion that everything should have everything else in it. What possible purpose does WiFi serve in an authentication card? None.

Other possible questions:

Does CableCard support printing my favorite vacation photos?
Not yet.

Can I use CableCard like a CreditCard?
Not yet.

Can CableCard be exchanged for Wishes and Dreams?
No.

Can I write on CableCard with markers?
On Tuesdays.