Re: [xmltv-announce] [xmltv-users] The Tube 1.5 supports XMLTV file format

[Robert E. <rm...@ya...>]

Ralf Pfleghar <pfl...@eq...> wrote:our Apple TV Software The Tube now supports the XMLTV file format for EPG viewing and timed recordings. equinux welcomes your approach and is pleased to support the open XMLTV format. We strongly believe that EPG information should be free for everybody, because after-all your are not paying for the movie theater schedule either. 

Welcome aboard!

Remember XMLTV is a a few things...

1. A standard file format that encourages interoperability.
2. A perl Module to help create tools.
3. A number of utilities to create and manipulate data

#1 is available to all... even proprietary closed systems should use it for future interoperability.

#2,#3 Is generally available, but there may be some licensing issues if used in a proprietary product. 

If you do use data sources in #3, you'll need to check that use is permitted by a commercial product.   I do know that it would violate the soon-to-be released Terms of Use of the new Schedules Direct service.

Again, welcome the aboard.. the interoperability is good for everyone!

Robert


       
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