Cablevision loses networked DVR case

Cablevision once had dreams of keeping all your recorded shows on a network-based DVR system, which would have kept them from having to send boxes to all their subscribers. Then Hollywood and the TV networks stepped in with the lawyers last May, and here we are today, with a ruling that this would have broken copyright rules by effectively "rebroadcasting" the programs. The cable operator is considering an appeal, although Scientific Atlanta, Motorola, TiVo, and other DVR manufacturers are likely relieved that their revenue streams are firmly intact.

[spid Posted Mar 23rd 2007 4:55PM]

One of the things the Xbox360 guys were talking about when they announced IPTV support later this years was the ability to store everything remotely. I wonder how this decision will affect that idea.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 24th 2007 8:15AM]

http://www.publicknowledge.org/pdf/cablevision-judgement-20070322.pdf

For anyone who wants to read the decision.