DIRECTV Debuts New Hardware Strategy at CES 2004. "Over the
course of the year, authorized manufacturers of DIRECTV hardware will
migrate to a new standardized hardware specification, which will
ensure that all DIRECTV customers enjoy a consistent user interface
and experience. Similarly, the various consumer electronics brands
currently associated with DIRECTV equipment will be replaced by the
DIRECTV brand." Translation: All your base are belong to us.
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BellSouth debuts DirecTV service
BellSouth debuts DirecTV service08/03/2004 09:28 PM The local phone giant starts selling access to the satellite TV
network in a bundle with phone and broadband services.
Dr. Hardware 2004 Build 5.5.0e08/02/2004 01:57 PM Dr. Hardwares tradition of precise computer analysis is going to be
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Microsoft Hardware 2004 Fall Lineup Photos and Descriptions
Microsoft Hardware 2004 Fall Lineup Photos and Descriptions08/16/2004 02:34 PM ActiveWin have posted multiple photos, descriptions, etc. for the
complete Microsoft hardware fall lineup, which includes two
fingerprint reader devices. The devices are to be released September
9th. Here is a complete list of the hardware included:
Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader Windows
USB
Optical Desktop Elite USB for BLUETOOTH (Keyboard & Mouse)
Finale PrintMusic 2004 music notation software debuts
Finale PrintMusic 2004 music notation software debuts05/27/2004 11:01 AM MakeMusic Inc. on Thursday announced the 2004 release of Finale
PrintMusic, new music notation software for Mac and Windows users. The
software can create scores of up to 24 staves and print out parts; it
can also print out lead sheets including lyrics, chord symbols and
guitar fretboards. The software accepts input from mice, MIDI
keyboards, sheet music scans or through a microphone.
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Preview: SCO Forum 2004 to unveil latest product strategy
Preview: SCO Forum 2004 to unveil latest product strategy08/02/2004 11:56 AM The annual SCO Forum conference will likely revolve around The SCO
Group Inc.'s ongoing strategy, including announcements of upcoming
products, while its Linux code infringement lawsuits play out in the
courts.
New Microsoft Hardware Fall 2004 Lineup Photos (Fingerprint Devices) - Now Released
Microsoft Hardware & Starck Design Company Hardware Collaboration
Microsoft Hardware & Starck Design Company Hardware Collaboration06/22/2004 10:50 AM You heard it first here. Microsoft informed us today that we could
post a link to this teaser announcing a product collaboration between
Microsoft Hardware and Starck Design Company. Starck is a high-end
cosmopolitan design company which works include everything from boats
to clocks..along with this upcoming mystery product which is going to
be released on July 8th.
Hardware Vendors Offer Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 in Dedicated, Easy-to-Use Solutions
Hardware Vendors Offer Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 in Dedicated, Easy-to-Use Solutions05/24/2004 02:15 PM When Microsoft talks with customers about the newest version of its
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server at TechEd
today, it will have company. That's because ISA Server 2004 isn't just
the latest version of Microsoft's advanced application layer firewall,
virtual private network and Web cache solution. It's also the
foundation for a growing range of dedicated security hardware.
Revenue from KPN’s fixed network dropped 3% in Q1-2004, but KPN is working hard on its strategy to reverse the trend in 2006
DirecTV Deletes TiVo06/09/2004 10:58 AM DirecTV sells its 4% stake in TiVo and resigns its board seat.
DirecTV can't sue for gear possession
DirecTV can't sue for gear possession06/15/2004 09:09 PM Appeals court affirms that suit defendants have to use--not just
own--equipment for intercepting satellite TV.
DirecTV Helps TiVo12/11/2003 04:57 PM
DirecTV helps TiVo... but not TiVo users. While CNET reports that TiVo's partnership with DirecTV has
driven subs up to the 1 million mark, my poor DirecTiVo satellite/DVR
combo is orphaned
sans the Home Media Option and any of the cool new software features
(e.g. folders)--and, indeed, any software updates to speak
of--appearing on the standalone Tivo boxes. The Web-based recording
and ability to stream audio from my MP3 store to my hifi via TiVo were
the very reasons I upgraded to a Series 2 TiVo.
Sure is nice to see TiVo doing so well though; mind you, I do mean
that--this particular
beef is with DirecTV.
DirecTV to ease use of DMCA hammer
DirecTV to ease use of DMCA hammer06/15/2004 06:45 AM DirecTV will no longer file lawsuits against people that simply
purchased shamrt card wreaters and writers. It is unclear how this
move will affect thousands who have already received letters that have
threatened lawsuits.
In one of
the uglier "intellectual property" abuses, DirecTV has been suing people for possession
of tools it claims can be used to get TV shows without paying for
them. The Electronic Frontier
Foundation and Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and
Society have challenged the satellite TV company on this conduct,
and on Monday DirecTV agreed to modify its approach, according to this
press
release, which says in part:
The company will no
longer pursue people solely for purchasing smart card readers,
writers, general-purpose programmers, and general-purpose emulators.
It will maintain this policy into the forseeable future and file
lawsuits only against people it suspects of actually pirating its
satellite signal. DirecTV will, however, continue to investigate
purchasers of devices that are often primarily designed for satellite
signal interception, nicknamed “bootloaders” and
“unloopers.”
DirecTV also agreed to change its pre-lawsuit demand letters to
explain in detail how innocent recipients can get DirecTV to drop
their cases. The company also promised that it will investigate every
substantive claim of innocence it receives. If purchasers provide
sufficient evidence demonstrating that they did not use their devices
for signal theft, DirecTV will dismiss their cases. EFF and CIS will
monitor reports of this process to confirm that innocent device
purchasers are having their cases dismissed.
These are the kinds of stories that make me
sometimes wish I lived in America. Good job EFF and Stanford Law
School.
DirecTV Says Sold Stake in TiVo
DirecTV Says Sold Stake in TiVo06/09/2004 04:12 AM Boston Globe Jun 9 2004 8:34AM GMT Grok Description matches for DIRECTV Debuts New Hardware Strategy at CES 2004. GrokA matches for DIRECTV Debuts New Hardware Strategy at CES 2004.
In one of the uglier "intellectual property" abuses, DirecTV has
been suing people for
possession of tools it claims can be used to get TV shows without
paying for them. The Electronic Frontier
Foundation and Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and
Society have challenged the satellite TV company on this conduct,
and on Monday DirecTV agreed to modify its approach, according to this
press
release, which says in part:
The company will no
longer pursue people solely for purchasing smart card readers,
writers, general-purpose programmers, and general-purpose emulators.
It will maintain this policy into the forseeable future and file
lawsuits only against people it suspects of actually pirating its
satellite signal. DirecTV will, however, continue to investigate
purchasers of devices that are often primarily designed for satellite
signal interception, nicknamed “bootloaders” and
“unloopers.”
DirecTV also agreed to change its pre-lawsuit demand letters to
explain in detail how innocent recipients can get DirecTV to drop
their cases. The company also promised that it will investigate every
substantive claim of innocence it receives. If purchasers provide
sufficient evidence demonstrating that they did not use their devices
for signal theft, DirecTV will dismiss their cases. EFF and CIS will
monitor reports of this process to confirm that innocent device
purchasers are having their cases dismissed.
A failed DirecTV acquisition of TiVo?04/05/2005 05:42 PM Blog: DirecTV at one time discussed acquiring TiVo, but TiVo turned
DirecTV down, according to a Monday column by Phillip Swann in
TVpredictions.com....
Former DirecTV Bag Man Discusses Extortion Campaign
Former DirecTV Bag Man Discusses Extortion Campaign04/16/2004 08:58 PM As DirecTV continues their campaign to threate
n anyone who bought a smart card reader, even if they did so for
completely legitimate reasons, it looks like some more evidence is
coming out against them. A former employee working in their
anti-piracy division is now suing the company
suggesting they forced him to do illegal and unethical things in
forcing innocent people to pay up. He says he felt like "a bag man
for the mob" and talks about how the anti-piracy operation "was an
elaborate extortion racket," that rewarded employees based on how much
settlement revenue they brought in. He points out that this
encouraged them to work as hard as possible to make everyone pay up,
whether or not they had done anything illegal.
EFF Gets DirecTV To Stop Extortion Program
EFF Gets DirecTV To Stop Extortion Program06/15/2004 03:32 AM It only took a few years of pressure, but DirecTV is backing
down from their policy of extortion when it comes to anyone who
has bought a smart card reader. The situation, in case you hadn't
followed the case, was that DirecTV got access to the sales lists of
some companies that sold smart card readers - which can be used to
create cards for illegally accessing satellite TV. Of course, there
are other, perfectly legitimate, reasons why someone might want a
smartcard reader as well - but DirecTV didn't really care. Instead,
they sent out threatening letters, demand
ing $3,500 or filing a lawsuit, where you would need to prove your
innocence, rather than have DirecTV show you had actually done
something illegal. Last year, the EFF got involved in the case, and
it appears they've convinced DirecTV to back off. They say they will
"no longer sue or threaten to sue people merely for possessing smart
card devices." They'll also make it easier for anyone they contact to
prove their innocence prior to the case going to court. Of course,
this doesn't solve the legal problems of many who have been hounded
over the past few years by DirecTV.
DirecTV will no longer prosecute people who simply own smart card
devices. This comes as major change after an significant number of
people have had money extorted from them by DirecTV for simply owning
Smart Card devices. They have not stated the exact criteria they will
use to go after people pirating there service with the devices. [EFF]
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