Intel SandyBridge... I don't get it.

[John Myshrall]

On 11-01-28 04:16 PM, Michael Lauzon wrote:
> On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 15:45, Lennart Sorensen
> <lsorense-1wCw9BSqJbv44Nm34jS7GywD8/FfD2ys at public.gmane.org>  wrote:
>> On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 03:34:54PM -0500, solarflow99 wrote:
>>> Then everyone will need a decoder box in addition to the TV I suppose,
>>> just like express vu has?  I wonder if there is any way to process
>>> that with software so you can use the PC for everything?
>>>
>>> I noticed few TV tuner cards that support analog/digital in linux,
>>> only some higher end models..
>> In the US where cable companies are supposedly required to carry local
>> over the air channels unencrypted, things work great.  Canada has no
>> such requirement, and Rogers loves being a pain in the ass so everything
>> is encrypted.
>>
>> --
>> Len Sorensen
> My former friend has Rogers Cable hooked up to his PC with a TV tuner
> card, and is able to record shows, etc.
>
The basic channels are not encrypted.

I too have wondered why the Roger's and others are allowed to downgrade 
signals, encrypted and then require a special box. I own 2 SD boxes and 
refuse to buy or rent an HD box.

I have an OTA antennae in my attic and get all the Toronto and US 
chanels in HD.  Especially nice for the US commercials during the 
Superbowl when I utilize it with my computer and display via my 
projector onto 100" screen.

John
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