On 4/21/05, Preston Crow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Right. That's why you use an aggregated source as a backup, as well as > for channels where you don't get the data. You can also use that source > to verify the time zone shift.
Right much more limited data. > Ultimately, however, going straight to the source should get you the > best data with the fewest licensing issues. Except for the other technical hurdles, and the fact that 100 different sources means 100 diffferent versions of series/episode IDs and the like (if they're even there). > Also, keep in mind that many stations publish their schedules much farther in > advance than the aggregators will deal with. Actually the fall off for *reliable* data is about 17 days. Beyond that most stations don't provide data, and the ones that do are in flux. > By going straight to the station web sites, you can schedule a full month in > advance for many stations. That's a huge win. That's a one piece of the data used myth and provided by DD. How about the rest of it? Program guide data != show name + show time. > I don't care about the mass market. I'm in the do-it-yourself market. Do-it-yourself doesn't need to mean half-assed. _______________________________________________ mythtv-users mailing list [email protected] http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
