[mythtv-users] Comcast CableCard Info

[Larry K]

On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 1:57 PM, Steven Adeff <adeffs.mythtv at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 1:14 PM, Tom Bongiorno <two.bits.11 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Steven Adeff <adeffs.mythtv at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Ronald Frazier <ron at ronfrazier.net>
> >> wrote:
> >> > On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 1:23 PM, Steven Adeff <
> adeffs.mythtv at gmail.com>
> >> > wrote:
> >> >> do you still need windows to update to the latest firmware? I have no
> >> >> windows machines so this process is my only concern.
> >> >
> >> > You did a few weeks ago, but as was recently posted on one of the
> >> > threads here, Ceton finally got the files onto their website so you
> >> > can just download them to your computer, then upload them through the
> >> > card's built in web interface (on the System tab).
> >> >
> >> > You can download the files from here:
> >> > http://www.cetoncorp.com/infinitv/support/linux.php
> >>
> >> awesome, I think then it's time to get one while the discount is still
> >> available.
> >>
> >>
> >
> > I have had fun today running to a couple different local offices hunting
> for
> > a CableCard with none to be had.  I even called 1-800-COMCAST a couple
> times
> > to complain.  I just received a phone call that they are going to send me
> a
> > "Network Interface Card" in the mail (3-5 business days).  I expect to
> have
> > it before the weekend, but what exactly are they sending?  My guess is
> that
> > is it won't be a CableCard.  I am still going to keep stopping in the
> local
> > offices until I get my "NIC" in the mail.  This should be interesting.
> >
> > -Tom
>
> Tom, I went in this morning, they said they did not have any of the
> self install kits, but the guy grabbed a card off the shelf and
> printed out the self install instructions from his computer for me.
> Perhaps you should ask at one of your local offices?
>
> I think I was lucky I got someone that knew what CableCard's were, the
> other lady there didn't and was asking us all sorts of questions about
> them, so it's probably very hit-miss if you get someone that knows.
>
> I'm currently on hold to activate mine...
>
>
>
Can anyone tell me what programming will be available on either an HDHR
Prime, or the Ceton card, if I can ever get a CableCard from Comcast?
It's not clear to me what will be decoded by the card, whether copy-freely,
or whatever the flags are.  Will I be able to get premium programming like
HBO?

Right now, I have a dual-tuner HDHR (for unencrypted content) and an HD-PVR
with its own dedicated STB (for premium programming).  Often, I could use
another tuner for premium content, so this CableCard development is
intriguing.  I would also be up for ditching the $15/month STB for a cheaper
CableCard with more tuners.

Larry
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