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| Author: | brewster [ Sun Apr 16, 2006 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Install MythTV on a store-bought Tivo box? Possible? |
Is it possible to install MythTV on a pre-made PVR that you could buy from a store? It seems like all the required hardware is there (including a good capture and output). You'd probably have to install Linux and MythTV through the USB port considering there's no CD-ROM. But that shouldn't be a problem. You could get a brand new Tivo box for $99, convert it to MythTV, and never have to pay a monthly fee. Am I missing something? Is this oversimplified? Could it possibly work!?!? |
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| Author: | spalVl [ Sun Apr 16, 2006 5:03 pm ] |
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I haven't heard of it, although that is certainly a great idea. Here is a thread talking about installing plain debian on a TiVo. Seems somewhat involved. http://www.dealdatabase.com/forum/archi ... 20662.html Maybe it would be possible to use the AMICUS project if you had a base debian install? http://sourceforge.net/projects/amicus If you "lease" a TiVo from your local mega electronic store and take it back after you figure an answer. That could be a fun project. (Check store return policy before "leasing"). Here is another thread on the topic, noting not possible yet... http://mysettopbox.tv/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6032 |
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| Author: | Xsecrets [ Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:09 pm ] |
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problem is there are no drivers for much of the hardware, at least not that you can get your hands on unless you are a developer for tivo. It's been discussed here before and there was a link to a great article about all the hardware problems. |
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