[mythtv-users] good capture card?

[Depo Catcher]

steve wrote:
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> Brad DerManouelian wrote:
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> | If you still insist on getting something to capture cable, go for the
> | HD HomeRun. It will have the fewest issues. It's an external box that
> | doesn't require a PCI slot and you don't have to load special kernel
> | drivers to get it to work.
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> | -Brad
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> keep in mind though the hd homerun can only tune unencrypted channels
> from cable.  In my area of ny (TW) I get 5 channels.
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How do I tell if my cable is being unencrypted?  My sister lives in a 
different state and different cable company.  I'm building it as a 
surprise and don't know if her cable company unencrypts her channels or not?