[mythtv-users] Re: Comcast being coy?

[Joseph A. Caputo]

On Friday 07 October 2005 12:04, Alex Brekken wrote:
> No, you don't need (or want) the DVR version. The DCT-6200 box is what 
> you want. The Comcast reps definitely don't know what they're talking 
> about, and have no idea what Firewire is. However, if you have them
> search their knowledge base for "IEEE-1394" (the technical name for
> Firewire) they will find a blurb that states how "they must enable the
> port due to a new law/regulation blah blah blah." Regardless, just
> have them send you a 6200 and you'll be fine.

Of course, there's nothing that says they can't force you to upgrade.  
They could very well drop the 6200 and say "well, the only 
firewire-capable box we have is the DVR version, so if you want 
firewire you'll have to upgrade to DVR."  Bastards.

-JAC