TiVo is One Jack Short: "TiVo Inc. convinced the world that TV listings are worth $120 dollars a year. The same listings that come free in your newspaper, the same listings that you can browse free at dozens of web sites, are worth $120 a year when they come via modem in the middle of night. You pay ten bucks a month for a service that gives you free data, and while it's at it, it tracks every click of your remote for the marketeers. That's a sales job!" Except, that's not what TiVo is selling. They're selling the ability to use their magnificent machine. They're selling convenience. Interesting piece, though. He's probably right about the future. Technology is a ruthless business. No matter what limitation you put on things to try and make a buck, someone will come along and eliminate your ability to do that by offering a version without that limitation.