[mythtv-users] Master backend without capture card?

[Ben Lancaster]

> Hello!
>
> Is it possible to have a master backend without any capture card?
>
> I recall reading that this is generally not possible without some
> special configuration.
>
> I would like to have my general Debian server act as a master backend
> and power on/off another combined backend/frontend for scheduled
> recordings and for watching recordings and other media files.
>
> The general server does not have any GUI.
>
> /Peter

Yep - I have mine set up like this and working well.