[Tfug] Re: Linux PVRs

[Tom Rini]

On Fri, Jun 24, 2005 at 06:09:41PM -0700, Gordon Zaft wrote:
> 
>  Now that I'm actually going to have cable, I would
> like to get a Linux PVR built.  I have a spare Athlon
> 1.4 GHz box lying around and I can throw Ethernet and
> a 160 GB hard disk and a DVD-R in it. I'll have Cox
> cable.
> 
>  I want to be able to record/play back shows of
> course, but I'd also like to save some of my faves to
> DVD, especially sporting events (Wildcat football!).
> 
>  Anyone doing this?  Recommendations for TV cards and
> other hardware?  What software are people using?

MythTV is generally the answer.  Check the list archives (there's been a
few threads about setup, help, etc) and www.mythtv.org.

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Tom Rini
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