For those of you pining after a TiVo (or just the ability to watch pay-cable TV shows), have a look at Engadget's "BroadCatching" how-to. It's surprisingly simple -- all you need is a java-capable computer (that includes Macs, Linux and Windows) that you can keep online for extended periods. Set your filter to catch the shows you want, and a java BitTorrent client called Azureus will keep an eye on some RSS feeds for you, and automatically handle downloading whenever a new episode of, say, "Lost" becomes available. After you specify the shows you want, you just have to check your download directory periodically for new episodes.

Seriously, it's easier than it sounds. There are only like four steps. You can do it. Oh yeah, potential copyright violations, nobody sued yet, liability, etc etc... Get real. You're a rebel. You're not going to let the man hold you down.