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== What is Mythtv? ==
Mythtv originates from its creator, Isaac Richards, who wanted to work on an open-source project to replace cable boxes that didn’t provide quality features such as a colorful programming guide, or the ability to also switch to the Linux OS environment at the same time. The name “'''Mythtv'''” stems for the “'''mythical convergence box'''” ('''''combining computers and Broadcasting Media''''') that has been talked about for so many years.
''In fact, in my own opinion, it seems to be moving backwards with multimedia systems embedded into systems like the Wii or XBox360...''
''… and to tell you the truth, those are the only features that I am aware of …… and of course, its free …''
* Allows switching to other video capture devices (such as FTA satellite cards). I only deal with the unencyrpted signals (I’m not one of those “grey-area dudes” that is giving FTA Satellite users a bad reputation)…
* Can search for shows / movies by letter or name (listing by shows by 300 different categories).
* Can subscribe to schedulesdirect.org for $20 (US) per years year to have a 14-day schedule automatically downloaded every day.
* Ability to archive (backup) and transcode into different media including DVDs, etc (with the commercials automatically removed).
* Works just fine on my older 32-bit Pentium IV, 1Gb RAM, 60 GB hard drive.
'''NOTE: To avoid headaches, I STRONGLY ADVISE that you take the time to read my postings and the mythtv documentation prior to installing Mythtv (or purchasing TV tuner capture cards for that matter)...''' I have several '''blog postings''' regarding the setup of mythtv (refer to "Previous Entries" at end of page): [http://murraysaul.wordpress.com/category/mythtv/ http://murraysaul.wordpress.com/category/mythtv/]
'''Mythtv Website''': [http://www.mythtv.org/ http://www.mythtv.org/] '''Mythtv Documentation''': [http://www.mythtv.org/docs/ http://www.mythtv.org/docs/]
Happy viewing with Mythtv Documentation: [http://www.mythtv.org/docs/ http://www.mythtv.org/docs/]!