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But the new rule also would force consumers to purchase new equipment if they wanted to record enhanced digital-quality television programs and replay them on other machines.
Opponents of the proposed rule, including many technology companies and consumer groups, say it won't work. They are especially concerned that the plan might lead to government regulation of how personal computers and other devices are built, particularly if hackers crack the system and further changes are deemed necessary. |
Even though the new rule would not affect consumers who record shows with VCRs and would not include programming received on a cable or satellite system...yet. It still spells trouble and layers of annoyances that may be coming down the pike later. No doubt as things progress the government will be lobbied to take a second look at the misbehaving public. Hello Mr. Smith, we are from the federal government and are here to help you. Would you kindly direct us to your media room and equipment?
You can read the rest of the story over at Yahoo. Thanks for the heads up Gristy!
Source: news.yahoo.com
I dont understand they air the tv shows so everybody can watch and record them lots of shows are captured and ending up on the internet anyway,So this is just another fight against the windmils 
When a tv show is posted online and downloaded that downloader will less likely watch it the next time it is on tv (rerun). This means a lower quota of watchers to the sponsors. Less advertising revenue which in turn means less money back to the tv station and thus the tv show itself gets less residual revenue once in rerun status.[edited by aztechya on 17.10.2003 09:10]
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