[olug] Roku vs Boxee

[Kevin]

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 <steve.busby at gmail.com> 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 <dan at linder.org> 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 <dashrender at cox.net> 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 presumably anything via bit torrent in writting?
>>>
>>>
>>> ---- jman at miwire.com wrote:
>>>   why are the uploads forbidden?
>>>
>>>   Steve Busby <steve.busby at gmail.com> wrote ..
>>>
>>> I switched my MythTV to a MacMini running Plex last year when I cancelled cable.
>>>
>>> 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 say
>>>> 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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