[mythtv-users] Interesting potential lightweight frontend

[Rudy Zijlstra]

Michael T. Dean wrote:

> Rudy Zijlstra wrote:
>
>> It does not support MPEG4 H.264 which will be used for broadcasting 
>> in Europe, and most likely also China. 
>
>
> Are they using H.264 for high-definition stuff?  If so, a lot of 
> European MythTV users are going to have to spend a whole lot of money 
> on processors...
>
> Mike

H.264 will be used for HD yes, also for SD, though likely that will be 
on IP (telco's) and over DVB-T. On SAT i expect the combination of 
DVB-S2 with H.264.

Myth will also have to learn the new types that have been approved to 
signal H.264 in DVB. Currently it ignores H.264 broadcasts as non-TV 
broadcasts (Yes, H.264 broadcasting has started).

Rudy

P.S. DVB-S2 PCI cards haven't hit the market yet....