Finally! According to Chris Lanier, the next version of ATI OCUR firmware that we’ve been waiting so long for will not only include less restrictive DRM, but also support for the tuning adaptor that will allow OCUR (CableCARD) tuners to work with Switched Digital Video.

Fortunately for me, my cable company has not yet implemented SDV so I haven’t really been concerned about the tuning adaptor. I know a lot of people have been affected by it (including Andres), so I’m sure they are all ecstatic to hear this news. I’m more excited to finally get recordings that can be played on other PCs and carried over to a clean install of Windows 7!

Here’s to hoping that this actually gets released fairly quickly! Come on ATI, get with it already!!!