[mythtv-users] Remote Control Hardware

[Drew Zerdecki]

What kind of hardware do I need to have MythTv control my 2 DirectTv 
boxes?  Both have serial interfaces so my thoughts are that I plug a IR 
receiver into a USB port and have two serial cables running from the 
myth box to the directtv boxes?  And I control this whole setup with 
LIRC and MythTv?  If the fancy new Asus motherboard I am looking at only 
has one internal serial connector (no external?)  am I in trouble?  Are 
addon serial cards supported?

Thanks for the help.  Any hardware recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Drew