Has anyone here built up a "Tivo"-like box?

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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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Talking Has anyone here built up a "Tivo"-like box?

I know someone here has done this. Searched a little but couldn't find anything. I guess it would help if I knew what you kids are calling these things. Anyone have a good website reference?
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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never done it... I own a tivo

but here are some resources

http://www.byopvr.com/
http://www.mythtv.org/
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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"pvr" sweet, thanks!
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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im going to be building a mythtv box soon, well after i move and get cable of some sort
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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I sell Multimedia Center Boxes at my work all the time.
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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uh did you know most cable companys offer a dvr box for like an extra 5 dollars a month...

i have charter and thats all it cost me.. i had a digital box and upgraded to the dvr box which has the digital channels, it was only like 5 bucks more...

edgar,
Old Sep 9, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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I bult a PVR box using KnoppMyth(Knoppix+MythTV).
If you want any help choosing hardware, configuration, let me know. =)
I am in San Jose so if you are in the area let me know and you can see mine.
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