[Xmltv-devel] tv_grab_in dead?

[Chris Butler]

I've been getting alerts from the automatic validator for a few days now
about the tv_grab_in grabber not working. I've just logged into
www.whatsonindia.com to tick the "signup for XMLTV" box (which had a habit
of turning itself off) and discovered that the "signup for XMLTV" box is no
longer there...

Anyone know if this is a temporary glitch, or whether the source is no
longer willing/able to provide XMLTV data?

[Robert Eden]

Post by Chris Butler
I've been getting alerts from the automatic validator for a few days now
about the tv_grab_in grabber not working. I've just logged into
www.whatsonindia.com to tick the "signup for XMLTV" box (which had a habit
of turning itself off) and discovered that the "signup for XMLTV" box is no
longer there...
Anyone know if this is a temporary glitch, or whether the source is no
longer willing/able to provide XMLTV data?

I spoke to my contacts at What's On and they said that due to some abuse
(commercial use I think), they have disabled the XMLTV feed.

I asked if it's ok for me to remove the grabber from the distribution
and they said to hold on, as they think it is temporary.

It's been a few months, I'll ask for status update.

Robert

[Robert Eden]

Post by Robert Eden

Post by Chris Butler
I've been getting alerts from the automatic validator for a few days now
about the tv_grab_in grabber not working. I've just logged into
www.whatsonindia.com to tick the "signup for XMLTV" box (which had a habit
of turning itself off) and discovered that the "signup for XMLTV" box is no
longer there...
Anyone know if this is a temporary glitch, or whether the source is no
longer willing/able to provide XMLTV data?

I spoke to my contacts at What's On and they said that due to some
abuse (commercial use I think), they have disabled the XMLTV feed.
I asked if it's ok for me to remove the grabber from the distribution
and they said to hold on, as they think it is temporary.
It's been a few months, I'll ask for status update.

Actually it was only a month.... but I guess it felt longer. :) Word
back is no change... disabled due to misuse.

I'll comment it out of the Makefile for now.

Robert