[mythtv-users] MythTV on a laptop

[Alex Feldman]

On 11/29/2011 08:24 AM, Eric Sharkey wrote:
> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 7:49 AM, Alex Feldman <grizdog at gmail.com> wrote:
>> everything will be in the USA and
>> either OTA or cable, does it matter what kind of tuner card I get, and
>> if so, what should I look for?
> The big question you need to ask is if you need support for encrypted
> cable channels.
>
> There are lots of choices for unencrypted cable, but fewer that
> support encrypted cable.
>
> Which cable provider will you be using?
>
> Eric
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I hope this isn't a repost - it wasn't in the archives, my computer at
work has return-address difficulties.

Most of my friends will be using CableOne.  I assume OTA is not
encrypted - that would make no sense.  I'd like to get at least one unit
that handles encrypted signals just to try it out.

Is my best bet to talk directly to the cable provider and ask them about
tuners that will work with their system?  I'm afraid it might be
difficult to get someone on the phone who understands what I am trying
to do.

Alex