TiVoization

When a company complies to GNU GPL/LGPL/AGPL on the software and applying DRM on the hardware to keeps customised software from loading at the same time

Tivoization is a trap for the Free Software Community

by Sir. B November 13, 2021

TVlization

tee:vee:lie:say:shon

1: When the majority of a group attempt to behave as the actors they see on TV, even when not watching.

2: 21st century development of Human Civilization expanding in the "Western hemisphere".

3: The act of promoting a particular concept of civilization to disbelievers through the use of televised propaganda.

A: "Obesity is the signature of TVlizations."

B: "This show is the dawn of a new TVlization!"

C: "Prepare to invade Earth right after the TVlization of the native fauna has drained their minds."

by Scancat September 30, 2010

TiVoisation

When a company complies to GNU GPL/LGPL/AGPL on the software and applying DRM on the hardware to keeps customised software from loading at the same time

GNU GPL3/LGPL3/AGPL3 prevents TiVoisation to happen at the first place

by Sir. B November 13, 2021

titlization

When a beefsquatch forgots how to say "description"

I didn't know your titlization of that thing?

by popper567yuo July 24, 2016

Titlization

The inate urge of humans to add a title on every niche thought, idea, emotion that was left unexplored and unknown for a clear reason.. and try and give it a "clear" definition that no one agrees upon collectively

The titlization of love is why many suffer from a lack of spouse

by TrashBagJag January 12, 2026