MythTV hardware list

[Thomas Milne]

On Sep 7, 2013 5:59 PM, "William Muriithi" <william.muriithi-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org>
wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I am aware there are couple of people on the list who have setup a mythTV
in the past. Never tried, but recently got curious about it and want to
jump in.
>
> Basically,  I barely watch any TV. I do however have a weak spot with
John Steward's show and Colbert report. Watched these consistently since
2002. Tend to be outside or asleep a lot when the show is running, so get
my fix on weekend through retarded flash on a computer. Oh and repeat
advertisement that's driving me a bit nuts.
>
> So, what I want to do is setup MythTV, schedule it to record the two
shows and I can binge on it at my time and away from flash.
> Looked around the documentation and I think I can handle it. May use
Redhat based system - very comfortable with it - or Debian - seem well
supported.
>
> The place I am not too certain is the hardware. And since its not free as
the software side, it may be expensive to do trial and error. And hence the
mail. What's currently in the market that can offer a good service without
a big dent on my pocket? I mean on motherboard and TV tuner needed.
>
> Actually wonder if its worth assembling or picking something from store
would do. Will need appropriate slot for TV card though so that may be a
problem.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> William

If it's just those two shows you want, why not just grab them from Pirate
Bay or Eztv? Nice quality and no commercials, and of course watch them at
your convenience. Not sure why it would be any different than grabbing them
off an antenna.
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