[Sato]

Wouldn't it be cool (or even possible) to have Smart Skip data (XML) sharing in BTV?

Example: My BTV setup records "Monk" and after the recording is finished, BTV checks the SnapStream server for an existing Skip file, and if one exists, downloads it. If one doesn't exist, my BTV generates the Skip file and uploads to the SnapStream server to be shared with others who have, or might soon, record the same episode.

Of course some snags to account for would be the difference in padding each user has on their recordings. Another issue would be for first-run airings of shows, where you might have a flood of uploads for the same season premiere episode of "Smith". Maybe the breaks in programming wouldn't match up precisely for all users (heck mine aren't always perfect either), though I gotta believe 99% of programming airs with the same commercial breaks.

Advantages would be for those in later time-zones and for re-run content. Also think of all the CPU cycles you can save your computer from in scanning all the video on your hard disk(s)!

Jason