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Best PC DVR Software, For Any Platform?

Posted by timothy on from the open-minded-open-ended dept.

jshamacher writes "I've used MythTV for several years (first on Slackware, now via Mythbuntu) and it's good. But not great — I have a list of annoyances as long as my arm. For example, even 0.22 still has problems playing many DVDs and I frequently have to fall back on Xine. Since upgrading to new hardware, I've had issues with sound dropping out; these problems only occur for Myth, not for anything else. So now I'm trying out alternatives. Freevo seemed promising when I tried it a few months ago but it had its own issues. I'm also increasingly getting pressure from my family to get things like NetFlix streaming working on this machine. This seems to imply migrating to a Windows-based solution. I threw XP on it and tried MediaPortal but could never get that to control my Motorola cable box via the IR blaster. So my questions to you: What DVR software do you use? Are you happy with it? What don't you like? Are there any packages out there that 'just work' as media hubs and for time-shifting cable TV?"

5 of 536 comments (clear)

  1. VCR by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Just make sure you get the clock set first

    1. Re:VCR by cyberstealth1024 · · Score: 3, Funny

      for me, this is moot, because the only show i record on my vcr is at 12:00 am!

  2. Re:TiVo for the win? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Not to mention why is someone using a PC to watch DVDs, especially if there's problems? Upconverting DVD players can be had for $50 now. They're approaching "free in your breakfast cereal" levels.

  3. Re:Snapstream? by Pieroxy · · Score: 5, Funny

    I mean, My Movies 3 is probably the best thing since sliced bread for playing movies.

    To be fair, sliced bread didn't help much for movies.

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  4. Re:Snapstream? by plover · · Score: 2, Funny

    I mean, My Movies 3 is probably the best thing since sliced bread for playing movies.

    To be fair, sliced bread didn't help much for movies.

    Didn't hurt this movie: Love Is a Slice of Bread

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