Re: General Magic on Showtime

Dennis Swaney <[email protected]> Tue, 9 Jul 2019 21:19:04 -0700
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Didn't get it from DirecTV, but I installed the Showtime app on my TV as
the first 7 days are free. I watched the movie on it and tomorrow I'll
cancel my subscription via iTunes.

Sincerely,
Dennis B. Swaney

"Cogito Ergo Mac"


On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 2:10 PM DB <[email protected]> wrote:

> Might try their app/website.  They might still allow it there.
>
> Back in the day I thought long and hard about a GM device, in the end I
> got a Newton as it had more support.  I also liked the form factor better.
> Still I have always thought the interface looked cool.  But I never played
> with one in person, so the useability might not be there at all.
>
> -Dan
>
> On 7/9/2019 4:45 PM, Dennis Swaney wrote:
> > Not apparently if you have DirecTV. I just tried to set it to record
> > tonight and I was told my DirecTV receiver is not authorized for
> Showtime.
> > Looks like Showtime may say it is free but the cable/satellite providers
> > don't have to allow it.
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