Posted by Randy S. on 07/18/06 01:25

>> Not a bad idea, but the media providers would probably have a cow.
>> They're already in a tizzy about media centers as it is.
>
> Scrambled video from the curb to the settop box is already old hat.
> If you just made that video source internal, you really wouldn't be changing
> much. It wouldn't be anymore objectionable than a Tivo already is.
>
> Of course actually allowing and encouraging fully legitimate devices
> such as these are the only real defense that Hollywood has. They're just too
> STUPID to realize it. You can either control the tech, or not control it.
>
> Supression just isn't going to happen.
>

Hey, you guys are preaching to the choir! IMO, the MPAA and Hollywood
are making up excuses so they can sell us the same content over and over
again. So while I agree with your points, I bet they'll still throw up
as many obstacles as possible. They may lose in the long run, but in
the short run they're still a pain in the ass.

Randy S.

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