MegaZone, as I responded more in-depth on the link, I think it’s quite clear most were unaware of these limitations. I’m sure the TiVo-addict crowd is, this post was mostly aimed at the typical DVR user. So, when you say “everyone would know most of this”, I think you mean, “every TiVo zealot already knows most of this”. And you’re probably right… but most typical people don’t.
Also, as I outlined above, Comcast did copy-protect local channels with 5C encryption previously… in select markets. I had calls into the FCC, the 1394 TA, and Comcast technical directors. It still took almost 90 days to fix that (and I got involved nearly six months after Comcast started breaking the law with that mess). This was part of Comcast’s campaign to deter DVR makers from adding FireWire as a capture option… and it sure did work. Please, don’t call it FUD when Comcast blatantly breaks the law.
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MegaZone, as I responded more in-depth on the link, I think it’s quite clear most were unaware of these limitations. I’m sure the TiVo-addict crowd is, this post was mostly aimed at the typical DVR user. So, when you say “everyone would know most of this”, I think you mean, “every TiVo zealot already knows most of this”. And you’re probably right… but most typical people don’t.
Also, as I outlined above, Comcast did copy-protect local channels with 5C encryption previously… in select markets. I had calls into the FCC, the 1394 TA, and Comcast technical directors. It still took almost 90 days to fix that (and I got involved nearly six months after Comcast started breaking the law with that mess). This was part of Comcast’s campaign to deter DVR makers from adding FireWire as a capture option… and it sure did work. Please, don’t call it FUD when Comcast blatantly breaks the law.