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Re: [ECS] TVL directions Mark Gilmore Mon, 13 Sep 1999 04:50:05 -0700

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Bill,
Why not use TZ-C (central), instead of using +"61" ?
See TVL.BAT comments.
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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://www.usit.com/omnip
423-745-0026


Bill Walters wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> 
> I've answered most of my questions by just playing around with the programs
> in ms-dos mode...
> 
> However, I was wondering if you might have some insight into how I might get
> the local tv channels into the listings?
> 
> Using "TZ-C" for Central time zone, doesn't give you any channels..  I've
> gotten into EXCITE and customized "my" page,
> and can get the local channels there, just don't know how to get it
> otherwise.......
> 
> Thanks for your work on putting all of this together!
> 
> I'll keep "tinkering"...  (that's how I figured out to use +61 instead of +1
> if you download C-Band listings, which are eastern time zone)
> 
> Bill Walters
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark Gilmore <omnip@usit.net>
> To: <ecs-list@netbloc.com>
> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 1999 5:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [ECS] TVL directions
> 
> > Sorry Bill,
> > I don't know what you are asking :-).
> > Specifics, please.
> > --
> > Mark Gilmore
> > Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
> > http://www.usit.com/omnip
> > 423-745-0026
> >
> >
> > Bill Walters wrote:
> > >
> > > Mark,
> > >
> > > I've downloaded ECSB (4.0.9 beta) and have been looking over the TV
> listing
> > > event.
> > >
> > > I guess I'm a little different, since I have a cable modem and am 100%
> "on
> > > line" at all times.
> > >
> > > Any hints on modifying the event and the BAT file to accomodate such
> > > configuration?  (hint, if in DOS, I execute FTP batch file, it just does
> it;
> > > no need to check/dialup/etc.)
> > >
> > > Bill Walters

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