[mythtv-users] Hauppauge HD-PVR will not initially support Linux

[scram69]

On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 9:28 AM, Brett Kosinski <fancypantalons at gmail.com> wrote:
> >  pirates.  The first thing my parents and in-laws did when I showed them the
>  >  mythbox I set up was ask "and it's legal?!" in a very incredulous manner.  I
>
>  And I find this incredibly bizarre.  I mean, sure, if you've never
>  seen a PVR before, I can see how one might be ignorant of the legality
>  of these things.  But PVRs are *everywhere* these days.  And Myth is
>  just another PVR.  As such, I strongly suspect the reaction of your
>  parents was atypical  (speaking for myself, I've never had anyone ask
>  me if my Myth system is legal).
>
>  Brett.

Neither bizarre nor atypical in my experience.  I get that reaction
all the time.  Of course, I live in the land of Comcast, where it is
assumed that if your cable bill isn't at least $100/month you must be
stealing something...
Most of the "incredulous" reactions come along the lines of "how are
you watching HD without the 'HD Package'?  That _must_ be illegal..."