I bought my Tivo used off of Craigslist so it didn't have the IR blaster with it. I found a solution that I think works even better. I purchased a direct link cable from a guy named g-gray on Ebay. It links from the IR blaster port of the Tivo directly into the DTA. Still don't have the second tuner, but the channel change is about as reliable as it can be with a second (worthless) box in the stream. He even has schematics posted, if you would like to simply build your own. It's been a long time since I've messed with soldering electronics, so I just opted to buy a complete cable.
Schematics here: http://grayeng.net/TiVotoComcast.htm
you don't want your toaster to have problems, and more importantly, you don't want to need to get into the guts of a toaster just to make toast.
And yet... my toaster cost less than $15 at Walmart, and were it to have problems it would be entirely trivial to purchase a new toaster (again at $15) to replace it. Let me know when Jobs' "appliance" meets these conditions, will you? Please?
My guess would be that they are using a single routine to display values for several different operations and then passing the values to the correct processing routines based on transaction type (note, I am not a programmer). Since it is possible to make a deposit or transfer containing a given number of cents, the routine would need to be able to handle decimal values; and given that deposits, transfers, balance inquiries, AND withdrawals would all use the same display code, you have to type in " and.00 cents" even though your withdrawal is delimited in $20 increments.
One must wonder whether this is primarily targeted at simply disallowing all individuals to screen their own genes (i.e., identifying risk via genetic predisposition), limitation of moronic interpretation (i.e., Joe Retard committing suicide because he thinks he HAS PROOF that he is going to get Parkinson's, Alzheimers, rare cancer #52, etc.) or privacy concerns (i.e. a date, fiancee, boss/coworker deciding to run a genetic profile for you on the sly utilizing said "drops of saliva".) I've heard rumors of psychotic individuals of both genders doing similar things to prospective partners (seems equivalent to slipping a roofie), so this might not entirely be a bad thing. It mainly depends on scope and practical intent. I don't believe that individuals should be prohibited from actively managing their own health, but limiting nefarious purposes and the proliferation of "armchair M.D.s" could make this a positive move.
Well then, let's save you some money. Boeing Surplus is no more. They closed last winter. Kinda ticked me off, since I finally moved close enough to be able to stop by.
It's rather like popping into a friend or acquaintance's home and watching a movie they rented from Blockbuster/Hollywood Video/Netflix while they are at work. THEY paid for the use of the film, you didn't. No breaking and entering involved, but is it simply borrowing from a friend or should you be on the hook for fifteen grand for your 2 hours [of entertainment]?
You could watch season 2 for FREE via the NBC website. No Netflix or $$$ required. NBC offered season 1 up until just before the start of season 2, so I would guess this season will be the same deal.
It seems like the OSS community should start working on their own DRM. I hear all of the complaints about DRM measures that restrict video or audio playback to approved devices. Why not place DRM in all locations through which data transfer occurs. Then it really IS impossible to log. You can't circumvent effective rights management mechanisms. That would be illegal. Sorry MPAA, but you started it.
We live in a world where most people do not think twice about waiting for a dvd from netflix in the mail.
While that may be true, they also don't think twice about burning a copy or ripping the content to their HDD (assuming the technical proficiency to do so exists or they have friends who can do it) for later viewing. After all, they paid to watch it, right?
...they forced a special browser on you that had an ad bar. Not to mention they were slow as shit.
I don't know about food, but most of the issues raised by the parent were a direct result of all of the "extras" placed in the private browser. The service itself was fine, but the ad browsers and other additions tanked. Their software used DUN for its connection and did not check for any additional authentication other that specified by a standard DUN connection, so I was simply doing the same thing that the Adblock Plus plugin does for Firefox today (no packet forging or any other false authentication methods required).
You could easily bypass all of the ads and have great free dial-up access by capturing the phone number being dialed from their client, then uninstalling it and using plain old Windows DUN. Got free internet access during the summers while I was away from the college T1s this way. Sure beat paying for AOHell or Compuserve.
No, actually it's not. They are marketing to all of the women who are tired of their boyfriend/husband being perfectly content wearing five year old underoos with a bunch of holes in the crotch (or so I'm told;))
Fact is, so long as we don't DO the crime, we are allowed to talk about it all we want and moreso, we're allowed to study whatever we buy, or whatever just happens to be on our property.
This is not true actually. You may be able to freely discuss a crime that has previously occured (so long as you are not a member of a jury which is trying the crime), however the government (U.S., obviously... probably others as well) have declared that "discussing a crime" (i.e. planning) is a criminal act regardless of whether the crime is committed. It's called conspiracy. It is generally not enforced for minor crimes like, "Hey guys, how 'bout lets steal some candy bars from the Quikimart." However, for major crimes it is often used as it is the only method for prosecuting crimes where the police intercepted the planners before the crime was actually committed.
If it is shot for IMAX, that would be great. However, I saw Fellowship of the Ring on the gigantic screen at an Edwards Cinema (the screen had to be at least 4-6 stories tall) and was not really all that impressed. The size of the picture was awesome but since the film wasn't designed for that size of projection, all of the action sequences were a horrid combination of blurred-beyond-recognition and "Where do I look?". Kinda ruined the whole vibe. I think the effect would even be worse on IMAX, as most people expect particularly awesome quality.
Actually, what would be really cool would be software that could read the CD key printed on the CD by this burner and then display it on your LCD-modded case. Then you could have both the cool factor of having (and actually being able to use) this drive along with the convenience of not having to eject the CD to read the key.
Slashdot Mirror
I bought my Tivo used off of Craigslist so it didn't have the IR blaster with it. I found a solution that I think works even better. I purchased a direct link cable from a guy named g-gray on Ebay. It links from the IR blaster port of the Tivo directly into the DTA. Still don't have the second tuner, but the channel change is about as reliable as it can be with a second (worthless) box in the stream. He even has schematics posted, if you would like to simply build your own. It's been a long time since I've messed with soldering electronics, so I just opted to buy a complete cable. Schematics here: http://grayeng.net/TiVotoComcast.htm
Exactly. It's akin to your toaster refusing to toast rye bread or bagels. Or only toasting Wonder-brand Bread.
you don't want your toaster to have problems, and more importantly, you don't want to need to get into the guts of a toaster just to make toast.
And yet... my toaster cost less than $15 at Walmart, and were it to have problems it would be entirely trivial to purchase a new toaster (again at $15) to replace it. Let me know when Jobs' "appliance" meets these conditions, will you? Please?
My guess would be that they are using a single routine to display values for several different operations and then passing the values to the correct processing routines based on transaction type (note, I am not a programmer). Since it is possible to make a deposit or transfer containing a given number of cents, the routine would need to be able to handle decimal values; and given that deposits, transfers, balance inquiries, AND withdrawals would all use the same display code, you have to type in " and .00 cents" even though your withdrawal is delimited in $20 increments.
One must wonder whether this is primarily targeted at simply disallowing all individuals to screen their own genes (i.e., identifying risk via genetic predisposition), limitation of moronic interpretation (i.e., Joe Retard committing suicide because he thinks he HAS PROOF that he is going to get Parkinson's, Alzheimers, rare cancer #52, etc.) or privacy concerns (i.e. a date, fiancee, boss/coworker deciding to run a genetic profile for you on the sly utilizing said "drops of saliva".) I've heard rumors of psychotic individuals of both genders doing similar things to prospective partners (seems equivalent to slipping a roofie), so this might not entirely be a bad thing. It mainly depends on scope and practical intent. I don't believe that individuals should be prohibited from actively managing their own health, but limiting nefarious purposes and the proliferation of "armchair M.D.s" could make this a positive move.
Well then, let's save you some money. Boeing Surplus is no more. They closed last winter. Kinda ticked me off, since I finally moved close enough to be able to stop by.
Seattle PI
@ Make magazine
Save Boeing Surplus site
It's rather like popping into a friend or acquaintance's home and watching a movie they rented from Blockbuster/Hollywood Video/Netflix while they are at work. THEY paid for the use of the film, you didn't. No breaking and entering involved, but is it simply borrowing from a friend or should you be on the hook for fifteen grand for your 2 hours [of entertainment]?
Or...
You could watch season 2 for FREE via the NBC website. No Netflix or $$$ required. NBC offered season 1 up until just before the start of season 2, so I would guess this season will be the same deal.
I dunno, does Murdoc count?
It seems like the OSS community should start working on their own DRM. I hear all of the complaints about DRM measures that restrict video or audio playback to approved devices. Why not place DRM in all locations through which data transfer occurs. Then it really IS impossible to log. You can't circumvent effective rights management mechanisms. That would be illegal. Sorry MPAA, but you started it.
The wait of a 1 hour video? Well, I guess that would depend on how fat your pipe is.
While that may be true, they also don't think twice about burning a copy or ripping the content to their HDD (assuming the technical proficiency to do so exists or they have friends who can do it) for later viewing. After all, they paid to watch it, right?
Tsk, tsk... you forgot about redundancy.
You could easily bypass all of the ads and have great free dial-up access by capturing the phone number being dialed from their client, then uninstalling it and using plain old Windows DUN. Got free internet access during the summers while I was away from the college T1s this way. Sure beat paying for AOHell or Compuserve.
Guess the gamers should have stuck to "I'm thinking Arby's".
No, actually it's not. They are marketing to all of the women who are tired of their boyfriend/husband being perfectly content wearing five year old underoos with a bunch of holes in the crotch (or so I'm told ;))
Do you mean the Redeemer?
Wow, my neighbor's house is the second news entry (Monolithic Dome Survives Engulfing Flames of California Wildfire) on the main page. How nice...
I'm guessing you have never been to Palm Springs, have you?
Joe Average: "Hey Marge, what the hell is firmware?"
If it is shot for IMAX, that would be great. However, I saw Fellowship of the Ring on the gigantic screen at an Edwards Cinema (the screen had to be at least 4-6 stories tall) and was not really all that impressed. The size of the picture was awesome but since the film wasn't designed for that size of projection, all of the action sequences were a horrid combination of blurred-beyond-recognition and "Where do I look?". Kinda ruined the whole vibe. I think the effect would even be worse on IMAX, as most people expect particularly awesome quality.
Actually, what would be really cool would be software that could read the CD key printed on the CD by this burner and then display it on your LCD-modded case. Then you could have both the cool factor of having (and actually being able to use) this drive along with the convenience of not having to eject the CD to read the key.