[mythtv-users] Myth HD - requirements?

[Greg Oliver]

> Not here in Albuquerque.  Comcast encrypts *EVERYTHING* that they can.
>  The *only* unencrypted channels are the channels available in HD OTA.
> 
> Comcast here, also completely disables the Firewire port on their
> cable boxes.  They claim too many people were using that port to
> pirate HBO movies.

You can call Comcast - there is an FCC ruling that forces them to give
you a firewire enabled box for OTA channels at a minimum.  All other
channels they can encrypt at their leisure..

-Greg