Thanks, guys. Gud, I've taken two beginning Linux classes in the past and haven't followed up on things. It's true that it's a steep learning curve. But at least MythTV is a big motivator to learn.
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Spidra Webster - Apr 12, 2006 6:01:40 pm PDT #7852 of 10003
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.
Gris - Apr 12, 2006 6:13:32 pm PDT #7853 of 10003
Hey. New board.
Am I going to hate the $8.95/month HD-DVR that I can get with my Time Warner Digital Cable? I'd rather it be a true Tivo, of course, but does anybody have any "OMG it sucks" experience to relate with a cable-package-included DVR?
The fact that it can actually record in HD is a pretty huge deal to me, since I'll be watching on my roommate's ridiculously large plasma screen. I may be wrong, but I don't think Tivo makes an HD-DVR for a reasonable price, true?
Kristen - Apr 12, 2006 6:22:43 pm PDT #7854 of 10003
I love my HD-DVR from Adelphia. I only wish the HD were bigger. (HD recordings take up a lot more space.) I'm sure they'll have a bigger one available eventually.
ETA: I don't know what DVR your cable company provides but mine is a Moxi, which means it has two tuners built into the box so you can record two programs at once, including HD.
sj - Apr 12, 2006 6:24:42 pm PDT #7855 of 10003
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Am I going to hate the $8.95/month HD-DVR that I can get with my Time Warner Digital Cable? I'd rather it be a true Tivo, of course, but does anybody have any "OMG it sucks" experience to relate with a cable-package-included DVR?
Mine isn't HD. It is a Digital Cable DVR, and I love it. It works great for me. I didn't have to pay for a tivo box, and I don't have to worry about getting a new one if something goes wrong with it because cable will replace it if that happens.
Jessica - Apr 12, 2006 6:30:40 pm PDT #7856 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I think if you're watching HD channels on an HD set, you're better off with the HD TiFaux, at least until the S3 Tivo box comes out (at which point, since the lifetime sub won't be an option, you may as well stick with the Time Warner box anyway).
bon bon - Apr 12, 2006 7:07:05 pm PDT #7857 of 10003
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I have regular DVR with TWC. The dual tuner is nice, and the whole deal is so cheap. The major difference I can recall is that it doesn't do any kind of "smart" recording for you, like actors and such. And my DVR only keeps about 35 hours worth of stuff, so it's not for keeping programs indefinitely.
Gudanov - Apr 13, 2006 5:07:42 am PDT #7858 of 10003
Coding and Sleeping
Gud, I've taken two beginning Linux classes in the past and haven't followed up on things. It's true that it's a steep learning curve. But at least MythTV is a big motivator to learn.
One thing though, is I don't think MythTV is a great choice if you are starting from scratch computer-wise. You need to buy the computer and a TV tuner (they can be cheap, but there are some advantages to not going too cheap). If you get a cheap computer you'll probably want to add a big second drive, and then you'll need either a VGA-NTSC converter or a TV-Out Video card (unless you are using a monitor or a fancy TV with VGA/DVI input). When you add that all up it will probably cost more than a TIVO (although no subscription fee).
OTOH, if you want a Linux computer to mess around with you could get away with running Myth and using the computer at the same time (with the right setup). Myth is divided into backend and frontend parts, so the backend (the part that handles recording and scheduling) can run while you use the computer and then you run the frontend when you want to watch TV or a recording. The backend and frontend don't have to be on the same computer.
I should also note that my Mythbox is not HD capable. You can build one with HD capability, but I have no experience to help. Also, mine is hooked up right to basic cable, so I'm using a tuner in the comptuer as opposed to a firewire connection to a cable box or something like that.
le nubian - Apr 13, 2006 12:32:44 pm PDT #7859 of 10003
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I assume you all heard about google calendar?
calendar.google.com
it is buggy. part of me feels like not using it until they fix these major bugs.
amych - Apr 13, 2006 1:16:08 pm PDT #7860 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
What bugs have you turned up? I fired it up this morning as soon as I saw the news, but I haven't really messed around with it yet.
meara - Apr 13, 2006 1:48:28 pm PDT #7861 of 10003
I messed around in it some. I like, so far. Though seems like to a certain extent it's trying to be Evite, only unpretty.
I'm just sad we use a bizarre antiquated system at work, so I can't export my work calendar there. Because I would love to have a calendar that had both work stuff, and personal stuff. But I don't like to put like, dates and dinners and drag shows on my work calendar, and I dont' want to have to copy everythign I get at work onto a personal calendar, so....