JC Francois (40)
I fell into computing and networking when I was a little boy
I work in business development for an IT company
I am a firm believer in openness: open standards and open business models
JC Francois (40)
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Rent my DVR
JC — September 28, 2005 - 15:02
Still on the topic of TelcoTV alternatives, Endgadget have a piece on a service called Rent my DVR:
Rent my DVR is an online marketplace for buying and selling TV programming. Buyers can scan online listings of available shows and download them via a proprietary P2P application for about 25 cents a pop. Providers in turn receive a 25 cent payment for delivering shows.
While the business model is VERY borderline to say the least, the idea of pooling the recordings on individual PVRs through a p2p network is an attractive one. With enough participants the network could offer a full grid of "à la carte" replay-tv programmes for free.
