David Looney wrote:
Yes, "people don't actually need to know anything" is exactly what they want. While there are some technical advantages, the consumer demand for this transition is almost completely lacking. The real motivation is control over what the consumer can and cannot time-shift and record.
If I recall correctly the whole shift to digital TV started in...early 90's? I seem to remember hearing about it in high school and I graduated in 93. The Tivo wasn't even a sparkle in its inventors eye at the time much less on the radar of media companies.
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