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TiVo File Encryption Cracked

Posted by kdawson on from the platform-equity dept.

An anonymous reader writes "TiVo file encryption has been cracked. Details on the project can be found on the wiki. Mac and Linux users rejoice!" The project page says, "The conversion still requires the valid MAK of the TiVo which recorded the file, so it cannot be used to circumvent their protection, simply to provide the same level of access as is already available on Windows."

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  1. Oh no! by PHAEDRU5 · · Score: 4, Funny

    A cloud of smug!

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  2. Re:DMCA? by acklenx · · Score: 5, Funny

    No person shall circumvent a technological measure that effectively controls access to a work protected under this title. Call me crazy, but if you can circumvent it, then it doesn't seem like it effectively controls access. So you can crack anything that you can crack, duh.
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  3. Re:Yay fair use by howardd21 · · Score: 2, Funny

    quote:
    if someone figures out how to take a TiVo and install a linux distro on it and a mythtv install

    I believe that is called a "PC", you can buy them, or do like I do and just buy the parts you need and build it.

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  4. Re:I swear to God! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    You should also consider shutting the fuck up.