[mythtv-users] Open Source Linux driver for Hauppauge HD PVR 2 (1080p over HDMI) released!

[Gary Buhrmaster]

On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 1:39 AM, Devin Heitmueller
<dheitmueller at kernellabs.com> wrote:
>> I believe one of us is confused, since last I was aware
>> Hauppauge was still selling (as new) the 1212 units.
>
> They're getting harder and harder to find via the typical retail
> channels (i.e. Newegg, Amazon, etc).

True, but still available direct from manufacturer.  It
is not usual for retailers to stop carrying a product
once everyone sees a newer one (with a +1 version
number on it) and only purchases the new one.
Who still would buy a 2008 Elite Kuro Pro when next
years models came out  (Ok, bad example, many
would still buy one).

> I would assume he's suggesting that the 1212 is a pretty old design,
> has had pretty poor reliability from the start, and the HDPVR2 is
> generally a newer/better/more robust hardware design which is readily
> available just about anywhere.  That said, my suggestion as to what
> he's thinking is entirely conjecture.  :-)

I agree with everything you say.  It is also possible
Hauppauge has ended new production, and only
"old stock" is available, but that was not said (by
Hauppauge, or Eric), so that is why I asked.

> All that said though, is there any indication that this is actually an
> open source release, as opposed to unintentionally leaked source code?

I noticed that too, which means I am now likely "tainted"
and might need a mind wipe (and Nimoy is no longer
available) to do future work on a driver (if I even wanted
to do so) since I could not show previous independent
work.


Fortunately there are rumors of previously developed
commercially available (and licensed) drivers (not just
for the HD-PVR2, but many of the newer products),
for which the developers can show prior art and work
product as a base for any future efforts.  I am sure
Hauppauge could provide a pointer to the OP (or
anyone else) if they have the $$$$$ to spend for a
commercial driver (and can agree to the terms).
And yes, I suspect (without any knowledge) that
if the OP has to ask what the cost is, and what
the license terms are, they will not be able to come
to a satisfactory arrangement.