Skip to main content
0 online
flomojopoanode flomojopoanodeFounder

So I've been thinking about building a PVR. I don't really know much about linux, or mythTV, or Freevo, or these winPVR cards you can buy. What should I look at? Where can I find reviews and comparisons of these things?

Is it better to buy the card or just make a dedicated system? (card for sale):
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=316263&pfp=srch1

deanh77 deanh77Founder
deanh77 deanh77Founder

man, I've been so busy lately, haven't had time to work on this, but I got some stuff so I think I'm gonna try to finish this up this week. I was in Linux-config he!! trying to install Fedora Core 2 with drivers for EPIA's integrated mpeg2 decoder, so I might just try KnoppMyth again, or do a dual boot to try to get this thing up.

flomojopoanode flomojopoanodeFounder

I'm so lost. It's all greek to me, sorry! I am checking out that byopvr site, though.

deanh77 deanh77Founder

cool. ok let me translate.

Fedora Core = a free Linux distribution based off/supported by RedHat

EPIA = the mini-itx form factor motherboard/cpu combo from VIA

mpeg2 decoder = chip doodad on the EPIA that makes watching videos faster than just using software

KnoppMyth = explained in original post

flomojopoanode flomojopoanodeFounder

okay, much better! Thanks!

Welcome Back to eZabel

It's been a while. Here's what's new.

eZabel Lore

A complete history of our community — stats, Hall of Fame, legendary threads, and more.

View the Lore →

Everything Preserved

All 225,969 pieces of content from 2000–2014 are here — forums, messages, journals, photos, polls, and events.

💎

Gems

Spot something you love — a legendary comment, a classic thread, a great photo? Log in and click the diamond icon to mark it as a Gem. Add a note about why it's special. The best stuff surfaces on the Gems page.