[mythtv-users] DVB-S support and mythtv

[Edward Wildgoose]

I think you should contact Hauppauge or Technotrends.  They will quickly be able to confirm if the CIM module (or whatever it is called) will work for your satellite.  Also, if it doesn't work then you are at least registering interest in them getting working hardware for you



-----Original Message-----
From: John Kelley [mailto:john at kelley.ca]
Sent: 06 May 2003 18:55
To: 'Discussion about mythtv'
Subject: RE: [mythtv-users] DVB-S support and mythtv


The only thing with Bell Expressvu and other DVB satellite services is that
they are encrypted streams, now there are some pci DVB cards that have
smartcard slots but I doubt they support the encryption Bell Expressvu uses
( a modified Nagravision ). The only problem that I see with it is the BEV's
implementation uses 2 keys, the one on your smartcard and one stored on a
chip in the receiver so to do BEV on a PC you'd either have to "pull" your
box keys and connect your smartcard to the computer or just have a universal
decrypter ( opening the door for signal pirates ). 

I think the only functional way to do it will be to create a software
program to decrypt the stream which raises some ethical questions, even if
there was a mechanism to require a smartcard be connected to be used as
"proof" you had the subscription, somebody would just compile a new version
of the program that didn't require it.

Thoughts? And are there many people out there who would take advantage of a
Bell Expressvu solution?

	- John

-----Original Message-----
From: mythtv-users-bounces at snowman.net
[mailto:mythtv-users-bounces at snowman.net] On Behalf Of jbeuree at rogers.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 11:43 AM
To: mythtv-users at snowman.net
Subject: [mythtv-users] DVB-S support and mythtv


Hi all,

I've recently started using myth with a standard tuner card and cable tv.
The current version of myth is quite impressive. I'm looking at trying out
myth with a satellite (Bell Expressvu here in Canada) and am looking for
some suggestions and opinions on DVB cards.

>From what I can tell, the 'full' DVB cards include hardware decoding 
>and tv out. This doesn't appear to be useful for myth, as it has its 
>own output for the OSD and other features. As such, the 'low budget' 
>cards would probably be better. Does anyone know of any other drawbacks 
>with these? The Hauppauge WinTV Nova looks like a reasonable choice to 
>me.

Is there anything else I need to be aware of when specifically considering
these cards for myth? I've already got an ATI remote, so I don't need a card
that includes that.

Cheers,
Jerry

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