[lrferguson]

Does anyboy have any idea id Directv will download a update to the Tivo DVR to activate the USB ports ?

 

[stevel]

How cold is it in Hell today? Seen any pigs flying?

It will happen on February 32 or the "twelfth of Never".

 

[jeff92k7]

They have tentatively scheduled that software upgrade for the third tuesday of next week.

 

[ebonovic]

I thought it was right after the Cubs win the WorldSeries....

 

[Dkerr24]

Since Directv is moving away from Tivo-based units, it will never happen. Hacking is the only way to go (Series 2 units). If you have a R10, be prepared to get out your soldering gun as well.

 

[GusMan]

I thought it was right after the Cubs win the WorldSeries....

You mean that they will be releasing this update "next year?" Sweet!

 

[Billy Bob Boy]

You mean that they will be releasing this update "next year?" Sweet!

Yes and next week im going green cheese mining on da moon!

 

[TVKitty]

I think Satan is calling 1-800-ZAMBONI right now to order one.....

 

[Tracy RainH2o]

Such a funny bunch today.
Hacking it is the only way.

 

[herdfan]

Hacking it is the only way.

I have to wonder if after the D*/TiVo relationship officially ends in a year (Feb 2007), if somehow a version of the software enabling MRV and some other HMO features gets released "into the wild."

So an upgrade would be as easy as adding a drive is today.

 

[stevel]

I can't imagine how that would happen. The only way for DTiVos to load the software normally is if they're sent over the satellite and a phone call triggers the install. Hobbyist/hackers already know how to turn on networking and most HMO/MRV features on DTiVos (HDTV models are networking-only), so there's no big deal there. The hacked DTiVos can't participate in services that require TiVo central server support, such as TCO and the new HME features such as games.