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In response to "Pick a platform (Linux, Windows, Mac) for your DVR and then get a software you like (MythTV, Windows Media Center, Sage TV, Elgato TV)" by oblique

Okay, so...

Posted by spamlet May 11 '12, 14:12

I take the PC below. Replace the video card (appears that the computer can handle NVidia cards that MythTV suggests), throw Linux and MythTV on it, add a tuner, and I'm good to go? Or is there something else that I need?

https://deals.epcusa.com/Product/Details/dell-precision-390-dcta-pc-tower-core-2-duo-2.6-ghz-1-processor-250-gb-4-gb-dvd-rw-used-tested-good-xp-pro-coa (deals.epcusa.com)

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unless the computer will be outputting to the tv, you dont need the video card. - tRuMaN (insane, possibly) May 11, 14:17 4
- if you want the rokus to be able to see and play the shows - tRuMaN (insane, possibly) May 11, 14:19 2
  - But could I delete stuff I've watched from the Roku or would I need to access the actual server? -- nm - spamlet May 11, 14:20 1
    - it should delete, here is a short thread about some optoins -- (link) - tRuMaN (insane, possibly) May 11, 14:23
- I...don't know. - spamlet May 11, 14:19

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