[mythtvnz] Re: DVB issues

[Steve Hodge]

On 8/10/06, David Zanetti <david.zanetti@catalyst.net.nz> wrote:
> On Wed, 2006-08-09 at 16:52 +1200, Steve Hodge wrote:
> > > Alternatively perhaps someone could figure out how to get the categories on
> > > a linux box, I don't get warm fuzzies by downloading guide data from a
> > > windows machine for my linux pvr.
> >
> > I have been messing about with tv_grab_dvb and have a version that
> > gets the categories in Sky's data. But they use non-standard
> > categories and also seem to be putting some ratings advisory flags in
> > there (e.g. contains violence, language, etc). Sky themselves don't
> > seem to use the categories in their decoders (at least I haven't found
> > it in my non-MySky decoder), and their website only uses the top level
> > categories. So I've got nothing to compare against. When I get this
> > stuff working nicely post it to the list.
>
> When you've got it in a functional state, post a URL or flick me a copy,
> and I'll switch hairy.geek.nz's EPG feed to it.

I've finally got around to getting something working reasonably well -
I've modified tv_grab_dvb to decode the content categories using a
text map file. I've even had a quick go at figuring out Sky's
non-standard categories. I'll email you a copy directly. If anyone
else is interested let me know.

Cheers,
Steve