[mythtv-users] Re:DVB cards that work in Linux with MythTV

[Colin Armstrong]

On Wed, 2003-08-20 at 08:04, Juha wrote:
> Hi there,
> 
> Here's a few possibly stupid questions, just to make sure. I'm new to
> MythTV: Do the budget versions really work also, i.e. the mpeg2 decoder
> in hardware isn't needed? Is it possible to watch TV with a budget card
> and do the decoding in software, or is it just possible to record shows
> with budget cards? If a premium dvb card (i.e. a card with a hw decoder)
> is used, does one have to use the tv-out of the dvb card or is it
> possible to use another card for output to tv?
> Actually, cheaper tuner cards work better most of the time than the more expensive
ones (like the ones with mpeg2 encoding). The cheap cards will do all
that you mentioned above with hardly any hassle. I have not tried
myself, but I imagine that you do not have to use the tv out on the tv
tuner card.

> So you see, I'm new to this, but eagerly waiting for more info, I'm very
> close to investing in a dvb-c card, just have to make sure what kind of
> card's the best choise.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Juhis
> 
> > ndep8515 wrote: 
> > 
> > > which DVB cards work with MythTV? 
> > >
> > > I see .11 has preliminary support but for what cards? 
> >
> > All the cards supported by the linuxtv.org driver, which 
> > include but is not limited to: 
> > Hauppauge WinTV-Nova 
> > Hauppauge Nexus 
> > TechnoTrend PC line budget 
> > TechnoTrend PC line premium 
> > Technisat SkyStar2 
> > 
> > Full list here: 
> > http://www.linuxtv.org/download/dvb/CARDS
> > 
> > Kenneth 
> 
> 
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