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By priestess (Thu Mar 01, 2007 at 05:31:10 AM EST) mythtv, linux, sky, virgin, freeview, hardware (all tags)
So since Telewest/NTL/Virgin are dropping Sky One from their service, seems like I'm likely to have to download all the stuff that I was watching on that channel. Which means I might as well ditch the entire cable TV service really given that I've already seen all the shows they have on constant repeat everywhere else.

Might well just build myself a MythTV box I should think, with a couple of freeview DTV cards and a nice fat bittorrent connection. Finally merge my computer and telly like I've been meaning to for ages.



It all looks a bit confusing frankly. Anyone (especailly anyone in the UK) actually built a freeview MythTV box? What video card will I need what TV cards will I need? How cheep a CPU will I be able to get away with?

I shall be attempting to research this during compile-times and things while at work today. All help appreciated.

Full discussion: http://www.hulver.com/scoop/story/2007/3/1/53110/44003