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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. Why TiVo when you can MythTV? by drewzhrodague · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Neat idea and all -- the TiVo. Rather than fight with DRM, I'm using MythTV. All the shows I want are recorded, plus I get the added bonus of being able to drag and drop shows to my laptop for watching later. Add in the many other features that come with MythTV, and it's a wonder why people would use a TiVo. Check it out, and you'll be amazed.

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  2. Why? by DeadCatX2 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I don't see the point in modding useless things down.

    There will never be enough mod points to mod all the noise down to -1. It should be assumed that at level 1 there will be a mixture of noise and signal, and anyone interested in pure signal should set their thresholds higher. The purpose of downmodding ought to be preventing people from posting stupid antagonizing shit over and over again, or to prevent a troll from carrying the discussion in the wrong direction by having everyone reply to it.

    Can anyone (specifically you, Mr. Coward) tell me why a useless comment deserves a score lower than 1?

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  3. Re:Hi there, Lumpy! by PHAEDRU5 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I responded to an Anonymous Coward who'd asked that my original post be modded down.

    FISHED IN!!!!! FISHED IN!!!!!

    Hook. Line. Sinker.

    Almost as much fun as fish, barrel, smoking gun.

    I'd encourage you to do something about the persecution complex. Stop sniffing your farts, or something.

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    Actually, all snottiness aside, you did come across a little smug in your original post. Sorry to say it, but you did.

    Let's face it: we're all just muddling through. Maybe you made a good RealTV decision, but I'll bet you've made bad decisions elsewhere. I know I have (e.g., I own a TiVo).

    I'm not perfect at it, but I try to take my good decisions and pass them on witout judgment. I'm not perfect: I still have ego. Sorry.

    Anyway, I apologize for yanking your chain. It was a guilty pleasure I sort of regret.

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