[mythtv-users] New Netflix set top box and MythTV - some musings

[Kevin Kuphal]

On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 7:42 AM, Joe Borne <joe.borne at gmail.com> wrote:

> Today I read a review about the new set-top box from NetFlix.
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> http://review.zdnet.com/digital-media-receivers/netflix-player-by-roku/4505-6739_16-33018087.html?tag=pdtl-list
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> When I read that it had component video and optical audio out I
> realized something. it may be possible to connect one of these
> directly to one of the new Hauppage HDPVR's and then into a MythTV
> system. I imagine it would take a little creativity and some work, but
> it seems feasible.
>
> Anyone else have thoughts on this?


Not sure I see the point since the Netflix streaming is unlimited in nature
and you can just watch it whenever you want.  I think a more interesting
question is, what are they doing that gets around/through the "Windows only"
DRM that the Netflix website requires to use the client.

Kevin

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> Also, has anyone gotten a Hauppage HDPVR yet and tinkered with making
> it work under Myth? I've been out of the loop for a while with work
> overwhelming me.
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>
> Joe
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