[mythtv-users] Why cant we make a STB?

David Brodbeck gull at gull.us
Mon Feb 9 22:07:32 UTC 2009


On Sun, February 8, 2009 8:35 pm, Mark Knecht wrote:
> I don't understand why the model for the device you all are talking
> about isn't something very close to the Roku NetFlix player:
>
> 1) Linux based - and they've released the Open Source part - just not
> the NetFlix DRM part
>
> 2) Linux in a flash drive - no internal storage, quiet, low power,
> runs off a wall wart
>
> 3) USB or network storage for recordings
>
> 4) Already proven that it can do at least 720p
>
> 5) Costs $99
>
> 6) Use an HDHR or something external for DRM-free digital recording
>
> 7) Link up with some STB chip maker or a cable company to eventually
> be able to record whatever the user has paid his cable company for

I think you just invented the TiVo. ;)




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