[mythtv-users] Converting a HD Tivo to myth box

[John Drescher]

>> No.  And even if you could start down that road, there is no support for
>> such devices in Linux let alone MythTV.
>
>    Tivo boxes have always been pathetically weak boxes with some
> special acceleration hardware added. They are NOT general purpose
> machines and not something you would want to try and use as such.
>
>    Back in the day, the acceleration hardware in a Tivo at least
> represented something bleeding edge. It doesn't anymore. You're
> better off with some sort of PC or other media extender (like the
> popcorn hour).
>
I thought Tivos ran linux so this was my hope on that.
John