So, commercial skipping isn't the legal issue, it is just the part that pisses them off. Basically, recording is the copyright issue (like with VCR's). What I don't understand, is how they can bring up copyright law against RePlay, but look the other way with TiVo (which was heavily invested in my the Networks in return for TiVo removing their own commercial skip features).

I remember when both the TiVo and RePlay were introduced at SEMA quite a few years back (I believe this was before SonicBlue was owner?). RePlay seemed to have the advantage because it didn't require subscription fees, but the networks invested in TiVo (probably for the same reason - so they can get a cut of the fees).

This just sickens me.