[ale] Myth TV

[Cliff Free]

So I guess the satellite programming info stuff I heard about was for
DirecTV?

On 11/9/05, Calvin Harrigan <charriglists at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> Christopher Fowler wrote:
>
> >The latest issue of LJ has an article on Myth. I'm getting interested.
> >I would like to know from anyone that has this setup the answers to
> >these questions.
> >
> >1. How does Myth integrate with Dish Network.
> >
> >
> Works well, I have dishnetwork, I've never had any real trouble with
> the lirc based IR blaster. The only problem I've had is with power
> outages. Sometimes
> the receiver comes back on, thus when mythtv "hits the power button"
> it then turns the receiver off. That's only twice over 10 months though.
>
> >2. How does Myth get program listings for Dish Network.
> >
> >
> I get my programming information from zap2it. The setup is included
> in the install documentation.
>
> >3. Is there an Interface to burn to DVD-R?
> >
> >
> I haven't personally used it, but there is a module called mythburn for
> making dvds.
>
> >4. What card should I be lookign for on eBay to do
> > capture an playback.
> >
> >
> The current setup of choice is a hauppauge pvr-x50 video capture and a
> standard nvidia card with tvout (a 5200 is about $35).
> The PVR350 does have hardware accelerated tvout, and the newer drivers
> are supposed to make it more X friendly, haven't used it personally. YMMV.
>
> >I've thought about buying a Tivo.
> >
> >
> Tivo is not a bad option outside of the monthly charges and lack of
> flexibility. If you are a computer weenie (no insult intended) I say go
> for it. I've been a happy
> mythtv user for over 2 years now.
>
> >
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