[mythtv-users] cannot open /dev/video0

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Nov 14, 2006, at 9:18 AM, Abigail Smith wrote:

>
> Sorry for this newbie question... I'm unable to get myth working.   
> The box recognizes my hauppauge 350 but I still get the error  
> "cannot open /dev/video0 to probe its inputs".
>
> Can someone give me some troubleshooting advice?  Where do I even  
> start troubleshooting this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Abby

"probe its inputs" sounds like you're trying to run mythtv-setup when  
you get this error? Try running it as root. It's easier than setting  
udev rules for permissions and works for most people (re: Jarod's  
Guide).