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The Challenges of A DVR Service

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the under-the-antennas dept.

ChelleChelle writes "'The two burdens that are probably most annoying to the user are a complex and difficult control interface and lack of reliability.' So says TiVo cofounder Jim Burton as he describes the challenges of designing and delivering an easy-to-use yet highly effective and reliable DVR service. The article is quite broad in focus, providing information on the design aspects of TiVo (hardware, security, source code, etc) yet also taking into consideration the human element, with a large section devoted to service design principles. Overall, a good read for anyone interested in purpose-built systems." Update: 04/21 18:54 GMT by Z : Tim Burton no longer cofounding Tivo.

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  1. TiVO way too full of themselves... by abricko · · Score: -1, Troll

    I'm sick of hearing about TiVO, they make boxes that store tv to be watched later and the created a kid like UI... they have not solved world hunger!

  2. Re:Apprently with tivo by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Your redundant use of the word "many" is very very (ahem) annoying. Please refrain from speaking or posting until you get your language skills under control. Consider completing college at a real university before speaking again. Thank you for your time.