[mythtv-users] Looking to set up a new Myth Box.

Stroller linux.luser at myrealbox.com
Thu Apr 26 12:17:51 UTC 2007


On 25 Apr 2007, at 21:51, Brian Walter wrote:
> ...
> To do HD from satellite is *expensive*, and requires a modified set  
> top
> box, and an intermediate box (basically an XP or Linux box,  
> depending on
> the solution), which *then* transmitts the signal via Firewire to  
> Myth.

This is not strictly true, although it may (??) be an accurate  
generalisation in North America.

Recording HD from satellite is trivial, _IF_ it is free-to-air on  
your satellite. As I understand it encrypted pay programming will  
have the same problems whether it is SD or HD.

Stroller.


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