[mythtvnz] TiVo replacement

[Nick Rout]

On Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 3:14 PM, Peter Charlesworth <peter at charlesworth.nz>
wrote:

> Robert,
>
> Just to let you know that your advice, generously given on Geekzone, has
> been followed by one budding MythTV follower.  I’m currently trying to get
> my head around all the terms and descriptions I am encountering, which I am
> not familiar with, but I think I can get up to speed with some assistance.
>
>
> Regarding the hardware, we have an old but effective “home theatre”
> set-up, currently running through the TiVo for TV input.  The TV has HDMI,
> the system has access to our fibre broadband, and the aerial is UHF.  The
> PC side is where I will probably have to build from scratch, and although
> we have a couple of defunct desktop towers, I doubt that any of the
> contents will make the grade.  Perhaps I can use an old box and restock
> it.  The home theatre trappings are currently in a large space under the
> stairs behind the TV, so that would seem an ideal place for a “back end”?
>
> Do there happen to be any members in the Epsom area in Auckland whom I
> might contact for a meeting and advice?
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter
>

Welcome aboard Peter. Please tell us the specs of the best of your older
machines, and we'll do our best to assess if it will work. It should do.
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