[mythtv-users] Re:DVB cards that work in Linux with MythTV

[Kenneth Aafloy]

Juha wrote:

> Here's a few possibly stupid questions, just to make sure. I'm new to
> MythTV: Do the budget versions really work also, i.e. the mpeg2 decoder
> in hardware isn't needed?

The hardware decoder on the full cards is not supported (yet).

> Is it possible to watch TV with a budget card and do the decoding in
> software, or is it just possible to record shows with budget cards?

We do decoding of the mpeg2 stream in software (for now), so
the budget cards will work fine.

NOTE: The budget cards are only capable of receiving FTA (Free To Air)
channels (as far as I know), so you won't be able to receive premium
services.

One reason to buy a premium card would be to take advantage of the
hardware decoder when that feature is implemented in MythTV.

> If a premium dvb card (i.e. a card with a hw decoder) is used,
> does one have to use the tv-out of the dvb card or is it
> possible to use another card for output to tv?

MythTV (currently) only supports your graphics card for display.

> So you see, I'm new to this, but eagerly waiting for more info, I'm very
> close to investing in a dvb-c card, just have to make sure what kind of
> card's the best choise.

I, myself, have a Hauppauge Nexus DVB-S card with Premium Service
working (Canal Digital Scandinavia).


Kenneth