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Re: [LUG] TV Licensing

 

Julian Hall wrote:
> Dave Berkeley wrote:
>   
>> I'm not the only one then. I just throw their letters in the bin unopened 
>> these days. I've not had a TV for over 10 years, but have been sent streams 
>> of threatening letters accusing me of being a criminal and lying to them. 
>> Very offensive. There is nowhere on the form to put "I don't have a ***ing 
>> TV".
>>
>> What is the correlation between using Linux and not having a TV then?  Must be  
>> high on this group.
>>
>> D
>>     
> What's this I heard recently that they're going to demand you pay a TV 
> license for a computer, as it is now possible to view TV Programmes (or 
> at least some content) as streaming media over the internet?
>
> Since it is a license to 'operate a colour television receiver' would 
> they have a leg to stand on?
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Julian
>
>   
I think so yes, as in effect a tv card is a colour television 
reciever,    while I am guessing this applies to desktops,  what happens 
if you have a laptop and usb reciver,  and watch tv in other locations

What about just a USB receiver  unit

Paul


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