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Echostar DishPVR 721 GPL Software Released

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the make-it-open dept.

Faw writes "It was mentioned before that Echostar was releasing a Linux based PVR. It has been out for a month now, and the modifications to the kernel and other software are here. The cool thing is the site is running on the same receiver. Someone is already hacking it. Wonder how long until the receiver get slashdotted."

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  1. reciever ... . by doubtless · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wonder how long until the receiver get slashdotted

    Somehow I thought /. is having a story regarding that famous .cx site.. *phew* ..

    It's still early.. -_-

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  2. Re:a couple geek questions by brad3378 · · Score: 3, Funny

    > I noticed that there is a phone jack on the back. [ideamaster.com] But I only have a cell phone. Is it likely I'd be able to use some VOIP box for this thing to connect? Could it connect using the USB porn intead?
    Also, I have an apartment, so permanently installing this thing wouldn't be an option for me. Is it likely I'd get a decent signal through my window? (assuming I can get a good path)

    The real question would be what do you plan on buying one of these for?

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