13,420
edits
Changes
no edit summary
[[Category:LinuxUbuntu]][[CagtegoryCategory:UbuntuLinux]]
== What is Mythtv? ==
* 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.
The only problem with Mythtv is the setup. Fortunately, there are many resources that can help you to prepare for, download & burn, install, and properly configure Mythtv.
'''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)...'''