Suhit Gupta
12-02-2005, 07:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://digitalmusic.weblogsinc.com/entry/1234000917069409/' target='_blank'>http://digitalmusic.weblogsinc.com/entry/1234000917069409/</a><br /><br /></div><i>"TiVo's plan to allow users to download TV shows and films to Apple's iPod and Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) could strain relations with networks and studios hoping to develop revenue streams from digital distribution... TiVo appears to be acting unilaterally, disregarding established rights of content owners to participate in decisions regarding the distribution and exploitation of their content,” an NBC Universal spokesman said. “This unilateral action creates the risk of legal conflict instead of contributing to the constructive exploitation of digital technology that can rapidly provide new and exciting experiences for the consumer"</i><br /><br />While the debate is going on here on a much larger scale, I realized that I can barely decide which side I support myself. On the one side, TiVo doing this is a great service. On the other hand, I do see how this move will diminish and dilute the efforts by big networks on on-demand initiatives on the Internet and through cable and satcasters. TiVo's service may diminish the appeal of these offers, as well as cut into the DVD business, which has been supported over the past few years by the release of popular TV shows. What do you guys think - who do you support here?