[mythtv] PVR 250 & Linux vs Windows PVRs

[Gregory McLean]

Ramon Roca wrote:
> Maybe a little bit off topic, however just claryfing Desmond mention.
> 
> Digital satellite (DVB-s) is known with a separate box because regular
> TV /VCR can't decode the signal feeded by the dish, however the DVB-s
> cards have that tuner, and many of them linux drivers and applications,
> therefore it's potentially possible to enjoy that thing without having a
> separate box controlled by either ir or serial device.
> 
> 

However, in the US, according to hauppauge the DVB cards, though they 
use the North American broadcast standard, DishNetworks and Direct TV 
have a propreitary encryption which isn't supported by the common 
interface option with thoose cards. (Boy would that be nice to be able 
to chuck the dish receiver in the closet)

Greg