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

[Michael Lauzon]

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 17:02, John Myshrall <jmyshrall-v+ARZjKqHIj3fQ9qLvQP4Q at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> 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

He doesn't have Basic Cable from Rogers though, he has VIP.


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Sincerely,

Michael Lauzon
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