[mythtv] Re: DirecTV Question

[tarek Lubani]

If only somebody could convince them... Until then, only those with DVB can 
enjoy that..

tarek : )

>So what us DirecTV users REALLY need is a PCI card that tunes
>DirecTV ummm, directly.  Since the satellite is already pumping
>mpeg2 it's a shame to convert it to analog to pass it to the computer
>to reconvert it back to digital.  Tivo is doing it somehow - I assume
>the signal never gets 'analog-ized' until it goes out the back to
>the TV - it's too bad we can rip it outta there & smash it onto a PCI card.
>I've been poking around but have yet to come across a PCI tuner for
>DirecTV - which is a _damn_ shame.  It'd just want a spot to put in
>yer access card & maybe a fone jack out the back for PPV.  Then it's
>a totally legit receiver as far as DirecTV the company is concerned.
>     M