[mythtv-users] Mythtv+nexus-s dvb+dish network

[mark]

On Tuesday 11 May 2004 03:58 pm, Barry Smoke wrote:
> Let me start by saying I want to try to do this legally,
> I know it is possible to set up dvb-s (nexus-s) pci sat cards to
> recieve, and decode dish network programming.  The utilities(plugins) to
> this are accessable via:
> yankse.dvbnetwork.com
> These plugins are for progdvb/mytheatre, and any other plugin based
> interface., which rely on windows.
>
> Combining this functionality with mythtv would make for the ultimate
> home theatre set up.  You could subscribe to dish,
> and use 3, or 4 nexus-s cards in various mythtv boxes,
> and record 3+ shows at a time, or record and watch tv at the same time,
> better than even the directivo.  The same functionality as the new sony
> pvr could be achieved(9 channels recording at the same time) if one
> wished, in addition to adding a hdtv, or cable card.(dvb-t, dvb-c)
>
> Has anyone looked at trying to do this, and we can't get rid of the
> windows aspect,
> can wine be used as a solution.  I know wine says that programs run
> under wine can call external linux programs.
>
> Let me know if anyone has looked at this,
> or is interested.  I will begin looking into it.

I dunno if anyone has done it, but if anyone DOES figure it out, I'll be there 
faster than you can say "I hate Echostar firmware"
And if you figure out a way to do it with a cheaper card than a Nexus, i'll 
have your babies too...  :)