[mythtv-users] Poor Signal Strength

[Andre Newman]

On 18 Mar 2010, at 16:43, Devin Heitmueller wrote:

> On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 12:35 PM, Andre Newman
> <mythtv-list at dinkum.org.uk> wrote:
>> So am I likely to find out which cards get any extra attention by lurking on the lkml?
> 
> Depends.  Sometimes companies get credited for the work in the patches
> or the call for testers (making it obvious that the work was sponsored
> by a commercial party).  Other times it silently happens and you have
> to study the patches to fully understand the implications on a given
> piece of hardware.  Unless you're paying for the work yourself,
> figuring out what products other companies are paying to see improved
> can be a bit of a challenge.
> 
>> I believe there isn't a separate v4l-dvb list any more.
> 
> The linux-dvb and v4l mailing lists are deprecated, and were merged
> into the "linux-media" mailing list.  See here for more info:
> http://linuxtv.org/lists.php

Sounds like I should be reading that, thanks.

I used to use the lkml histories for buying general hardware in a previous job even when it was meant to be running that other OS, sometimes it gives an insight into which hardware to avoid! Especially significant for big purchases, I've spent too long arguing with the manufacturers of iffy hardware.


> 
>> And if I ever get the project that I was testing DVBS cards for off the ground I'll know where to ask around to fund some driver TLC.
> 
> KernelLabs specializes in such work (http://www.kernellabs.com).  Not
> that this should be seen as a solicitation.

Of course, thanks anyway :-)

Apologies to Simon for the thread hijack.

Andre