On 16/06/2019 00:32, John Rumm wrote:
On 15/06/2019 12:20, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
The thread on HDMI streaming menntioned streaming TV boxes, so I got
interssted and did some research.

And came up with TVheadend - a TV server that can read a DVB card or
dongle and allow streaming of TV programs to suitable clients.

So I installed in on my Liniux Mint Server and yes, it works pretty well.


Howver, be warned, this installation for me was everything that gives
Linux a bad name. The code would not install without some manual
installation having to be done.

And the instructions were totally opaque. Definitely written by a
progranmmer for other programmers.

BUT it works . I can watch TV on any computer on the network that has
VLC installed,Â* and indeed after installation of the appropiate 'app',
on my friggin smart phone.

And recording is a doddle too.

So its a great DIY replacement for a TV stremaing box+PVR but not for
the faint heraterd. You can however download a complete OS
installation that takes out some of the pain and will allow an
obsolete PC to become a video server.

If you want a plug and play COTS solution then a HD Home Run will do the
same job very nicely without the need for a PC, and tuner card (or the
power required to run them 24/7).

I had the PC, the tuner dongle and it runs 24x7 anyway.

My intrepretation of Occam is 'Do not multiply electronic boxes beyond
neceessity'.

So far that server has elminated most USB sticks, the need for any DVD
players on the (smart) tellies, the need for a CD player and tuner for
the hifi, and the need for TV dongles on every PC.

And the cost was 5 hours of farting around to get it working





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