[mythtv-users] cannot change channel on one tuner

[Michael T. Dean]

On 03/17/2008 01:02 PM, J.D. wrote:
> On 3/17/2008 Michael T. Dean wrote:
>   
>> In 0.21, if you want to switch cards, you may need to map a key to the 
>> new NEXTCARD binding in TV Playback context.  Do this through 
>> MythControls. 
>>     
> One of the big strengths of myth is the ability to find an available 
> tuner for a given channel for scheduled recordings. I am sure the 
> question has come up many times before, but given the recent rants, aehm 
> constructive criticisms, on usability - wouldn't it be great if myth 
> automatically found an available tuner when I direct it to switch 
> channels? At least for me this is the number one reason why I don't use 
> myth to watch live (near real-time) tv.
>
> Given the change in behavior between .20 and .21 the must have been a 
> conscious decision somewhere. Do you know if further change is in the 
> cards (sorry couldn't resist the pun)?

Well, since we didn't get your patch before the release of 0.21, 0.21 
doesn't do this.  Future versions will.

Mike