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Building a Multi-Channel PVR System?

Posted by Cliff on from the it-doesn't-HAVE-to-be-a-single-box dept.

Dr.Ruud asks: "What would be good ways to build a multichannel VCR? Think of a cluster of 4 PCs, each having 4 TV-cards (with MPEG-hardware on each) and (if necessary) a separate harddisk per TV-card, and maybe a 5th PC that controls the others, holds a DVD-writer and any other necessary hardware. Could it be done in a simpler and cheaper way? See also linuxtv.org, linuxmedialabs.com and of course SouceForge-vcr-projects like Freevo." What would be the best way to go about cutting down the number of machines such a cluster would need? Could this be done by building an all-in-one-wonderbox without it getting really expensive?

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  1. PC Stereo Component by pez · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    On a semi-related topic, does anyone have good recommendations on PC encosulres (or complete systems) that are suitable for a home a stereo rack? I'm looking for something that is both functional and esthetically pleasing.

    Thanks in advance.

  2. Obligatory by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Can you imagine taping 99 channels at the same time with a Beowulf cluster of these?

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