[olug] Roku vs Boxee

Mon Mar 19 07:44:31 UTC 2012

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On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 8:42 PM, Steve Busby <steve.busby at gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the links "jman".
>
> I think the only worry would be exceeding Cox's data usage.  Mine is
> currently 200 Gb, since cutting my cable I typically average out at
> 180-190, the few times I've gone over (20-30Gb), Cox hasn't notified
> me.
>
> Their AUP really doesn't indicate what they will do if one
> continuously exceeds their quota.
>
> Buz
>
> On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 12:49 PM,  <jman at miwire.com> wrote:
>>   It all boils down to the copyright of the media.....the authority of
>>   the media is not in the hands of the ISP ergo:
>>
>>   [1]http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf
>>
>>   or
>>
>>   [2]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Millennium_Copyright_Act
>>
>>   Kevin <sharpestmarble at gmail.com> wrote ..
>>
>> Based on that email, it sounds like they don't have any problem with
>> uploading of free content, such as Linux ISOs.
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 23:51, Steve Busby  wrote:
>>> I'm not going to post the complete thread, but here's the final email
>>> I got from Cox.  I don't download any movies, just torrent feeds for
>>> shows I could record OTA from the big three and Fox; unless I can
>>> watch it via Hulu.
>>>
>>> Quote
>>>
>>> Dear Subscriber,
>>>
>>> Thank you for your response. The unauthorized
>>> distribution(file-sharing) of copyrighted content, such as music,
>>> movies, TV shows and software, is not permitted, even if you purchased
>>> or obtained the media from an authorized source.
>>>
>>> http://www.respectcopyrights.org/
>>>
>>> Many people are not aware that most file-sharing programs, such as
>>> BitTorrent, place downloaded files into a 'shared' directory that will
>>> allow others to access these files.  We understand that you were
>>> likely unaware of this.  We recommend that users of peer-to-peer
>>> networks disable the 'sharing' feature of their client to avoid
>>> further complaints.  For additional help or instructions pertaining to
>>> disabling the sharing feature, please consult the documentation for
>>> your specific software package.  If the material listed has been
>>> removed or access has been disabled, then you have done your part to
>>> address this matter.  We appreciate your cooperation.
>>>
>>> If you have additional questions, please let us know.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Cox Customer Security
>>>
>>> /Unquote
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM, Dan Linder  wrote:
>>>> I too am interested in the "download is legal" answer.  If so, scan
>>>> the document so we can all have it.
>>>>
>>>> A few years ago my brother-in-law got disconnected and the BitTorrents
>>>> he was downloading (and presumably re-sharing) were the stated reason.
>>>>  Having this doc in hand would be a nice shield.
>>>>
>>>> Dan
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 08:23, Jason N  wrote:
>>>>> Uploads of copywritten content would be forbidden for legal reasons..
>>>>>
>>>>> What I'm more interested in is, did you get the fact that you can download p
>> resumably anything via bit torrent in writting?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---- jman at miwire.com wrote:
>>>>>   why are the uploads forbidden?
>>>>>
>>>>>   Steve Busby  wrote ..
>>>>>
>>>>> I switched my MythTV to a MacMini running Plex last year when I cancelled ca
>> ble.
>>>>>
>>>>> After several emails with Cox support, I found I can download all the
>>>>> torrents I want, as long as I don't upload any content.
>>>>>
>>>>> So I run "TVShows" to monitor when the torrents are available, it
>>>>> feeds them to "Transmission", which does the downloading (but NO
>>>>> uploading). Plex monitors the download directory and indexes several
>>>>> times a day.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have to occasionally manually delete watched shows to free up drive
>>>>> space, but doing so weekly only takes 10 minutes or so.
>>>>>
>>>>> BuzB
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 9:31 AM, Lee M. Meysenburg
>>>>>  wrote:
>>>>>> We have been using Roku boxes since they first came out and are very happy
>>>>>> with them. We also use PlayOn  with the Roku to get
>>>>>> access to the Web Only content of Hulu as well as many other channels.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We used MythTV for years but have since switched to MediaPortal
>>>>>>  for DVR, DVD Content, etc. and are not
>>>>>> looking back. I always felt like I spent more time making things work and
>>>>>> keeping things working with MythTV then actually using it. That isn't to sa
>> y
>>>>>> MediaPortal doesn't have it's occasional hiccups, but they are far and few
>>>>>> between compared to issues with MythTV.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My two cents,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lee
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 3/13/2012 9:07 AM, Shannon wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I just got a roku box. have and old xp box we had been using so we could
>>>>>>> watch netflix on the tv. With the computer we have been watching some
>>>>>>> shows
>>>>>>> from station websites like CW and TNT but so far I have been unable to
>>>>>>> find
>>>>>>> a way to watch those with for free on the roku box. So I have not
>>>>>>> disconnected the computer yet. though I guess I could play for hulu $8 and
>>>>>>> $9 for netflix..  its starting to add up.. going to be playing cable
>>>>>>> prices
>>>>>>> yet
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/why-hulu-plus-sucks-and-why-you-should
>> -us
>>>>> e-it-anyway
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Shannon
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