[mythtv-users] Switch to enable "TiVO" like experience? WAS Re:mythtv keeping recordings of everything i watch?

[Bruce Nordstrand]

Chad wrote:
>> It will be interesting to see how the cap works in Australia around
>> October. The only show I know of that runs continuously for over 8hrs is
>> the V8 Supercars from Mt Panorama, Bathurst. We get a live feed from 7am
>> to 5pm on one of our free to air channels. It will also be a test of
>> "over" recording too as there have been years where the race did not
>> finish before 5pm! Anyway, I now my myth box will be set to record this
>> anyway in the hope that it can vastly improve on my VCR with a 300min
>> tape in :)
>>
>> Cheers
>> Bruce
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> I would think in this situation though that any LiveTV issues wouldn't
> come into play.  I obviously haven't got a clue how "big" the event
> is, but wouldn't you set it to record, and then at your 'leasure' come
> in and start watching the recording?
>
> Over here, I don't "LiveTV" the SuperBowl.  I set a recording Job,
> then when everyone has arrived, we start watching it, from the
> beginning, even though it's ~20 minutes into it.
>
> -Chad
I think you are probably right. I have yet to get my mindset around the 
whole Myth thing. I am so used to either staying up to watch something 
or getting up early. Once I get use to it, I'll be able to get more sleep!

Cheers
Bruce