[mythtv] freesat from BBC/ITV

[David Matthews]

Charles Mason wrote:
> On Dec 12, 2007 9:22 AM, Simon Kenyon <simon at koala.ie> wrote:
>> Freesat will be launching in March 2008.
>> Has anybody been in contact with these folks to get details?
> 
> Freesat is basicly an EPG and a marketing campaign.

One significant difference from the current satellite service is that 
apparently Freesat will use MHEG for its interactive service.  I haven't 
seen the details but that suggests they are aiming to use open standards 
where possible.

David.