[mythtv-users] backend fails to record back to back programs

[Misty P]

Corey wrote:
> Thanks for the help Mike.  I did leave LiveTV running all night.
> I'll try scheduling several back to back recordings and exit LiveTV.
>
> I'm assuming this is a known issue I haven't come across in my
> readings.  Are there plans to work on it?  I know some people set up
> their PVR to record everything and then primarily watch recorded TV.
> I did that to some extent with Tivo...until wife and kids filled up
> the hard drive with Dora cartoons etc...
>
> The family is accustomed to Tivo allowing us to watch whatever live
> TV it is recording.   Not sure I can sell them on Myth if they can't
> leave LiveTV on.

Your best bet is to get another tuner card.  Yeah, it'll cost you $50-ish. 
But in addition to fixing your problem, you'll also get the dual tuner 
functionality that you probably had with your tivo.  (I'm a former DirecTivo 
user myself!)