[mythtv-users] what cards and tools

[Kenneth Klein]

What are these *.tar.bz2 files that I got to install MythTV? What kind 
of format is that? What do I use to unzip and untar???

Cook, Garry wrote:

>>On Mon, 2004-11-29 at 16:07 -0600, Neil wrote:
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>>>hey guys,
>>>
>>>I'm overwhelmed by links that I've been finding. I wanted to seek
>>>recommendation please. 
>>>
>>>FYI, the system will be linux.
>>>
>>>1. What card should I use to capture regular channels?
>>>2. What card should I use to capture hdtv signals(OTA is fine)?
>>>3. What software should I use to record those signals to my harddisk?
>>>4. What card should I use to playback the recorded to my HDTV set?
>>>
>>>Thanks guys,
>>>
>>>Neil
>>>      
>>>
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>>1.  For standard definition tv I would highly recommend a Hauppauge
>>PVR-250 or PVR-350.  The 250 is strictly an mpeg-2 encoder.  You will
>>also need a graphics card with tv out (see 4).  If you want HDTV you
>>probably won't want the 350 because it's mpeg-2 decoder only
>>works with
>>the built in s-video out and won't do Hi-def.
>>
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>I've also just started looking into MythTV. I imagine it will be another
>month or two before I actually have the time/money to start building a
>box. So, I've been reading a lot, and joined the list yesterday. I
>managed to find answers to most of the questions above (I think),
>although the answer to #1 has me confused again.
>
>>From what Wayne says, the PVR250 may be better for me, because while I
>don't have HDTV capabilities right now, I will most likely want them in
>the future, and the 350 sounds like it's no good for this. Although
>previously I was leaning towards the 350's, thinking that the decoder
>would be useful for keeping CPU low during playback (probably going to
>run this on an old PIII 800).
>
>What are the trade-offs of using a PVR-250 instead of a PVR350?
>Since I want to be able to record a show while watching TV, I need two
>cards (right?), so maybe I should get one of each and use the 350 for
>playback whenever possible?
>Has anyone put together a Pros and Cons document related to tuner cards?
>Any recommendations on previous threads or search terms to look for in
>the archives?
>
>Garry W. Cook, CCNA
>Network Infrastructure Manager
>MACTEC, Inc. - http://www.mactec.com/
>303.273.5050 (Office) - 720.220.1862 (Mobile)
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