[mythtv-users] Direct TV Question - Version 2

[Chris Hillman]

> - Is there a video card that will work directly off the satellite? 


There isn't a PCI DirecTV receiver on a card, use the S-Video or 
Composite output from your receiver.

> - If not, is there some way to get the PC/Mythtv program to drive the 
> satellite box? 

You can do what I do, and make a cable to control your satelite receiver 
:).  Check out http://www.pcmx.net/dtvcon for details

-Chris