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TiVo OS Update Adds Content Protection
generic-man writes "According to PVRBlog, TiVo's new operating system update enables content protection flags on a per-show basis. On some programs, notably syndicated shows, a red flag appears to indicate that the copyright holder has requested that TiVo devices not save a program past a certain date and that the program may not be copied to a PC using TiVo to Go. TiVo users were told to expect this style of flag only on pay-per-view and video on demand programming, and as such are upset that TiVo has restricted the capabilities of the receivers they bought and subscribed to use. The TiVo Community boards have some screen shots and firsthand accounts."
Tivo's sales dropped dramatically on their latest attempts to restrict what people do with their own bought-and-paid-for hardware.
also in other news, sales of MythTV increased for the 99th straight quarter at the new increased price of $0.00
Viewership of cable and over-the-air television dropped dramatically when people realized there wasn't anything worth recording on to begin with.
I'll take journaling filesystems for $200, Alex.
That's a bit harsh. I'm happy having my parents/friends call my premium rate support line. At 50p per minute, they can take as long as they like to have me explain what double clicking is...
Hey, that's a good reason not to get TiVo... ;)
Show me on the doll where his noodly appendage touched you.
Well done! Having the courage to admit that you have a problem is the first step on the road to recovery. Once on that road, may you and each member of your vile coven be hit by speeding busses.