Since no one can seem to follow the link HD-3000 I will paste the relevent portion here:
Q: Will the HD-3000 let me watch HD cable?
A: Shortly yes, but right now no. pcHDTV has the micro code that is used for decode cable signals. This is what prevented the HD-2000 from allowing users to watch HD cable - the HD-2000 card does support QAM, but pcHDTV was not able to get the micro code, but this still could happen, but don't hold your breath. -- Someone could/guess/ the micro code but good luck because you'll need it.
Also, just because you can decode the HD cable does not mean you can watch it. You can only watch unencrypted cable. If cable providers decide to encrypt signals and then sell special set top boxes that know how to decrypt that signal you'll not be able to watch it with the HD-3000 card. Whether your cable provider sends plan old QAM or encrypted QAM varries greatly. Call your cable provider to know for sure (But be aware that the customer service person may just tell you yes because that's what they would assume...) Also, only some channels could be encrypted and others may not be.
In some markets you could have 0% encrypted, in others it could be 100%. Nation wide it's around 70% not 30% is from people I have spoken with.
As for when the HD-3000 card will have QAM support, my personal guess (And it is a guess) would be 1-2 months.
The way I read it was... "Everyone that voted for the Libertarian was recorded as a vote for the Democrat; Because of this 'glitch' the Democrat beat the incumbant Republican".
I had to read it three times just to get that... Chop
Could someone please tell me in plain english what is so great about Bush II tax cuts? Neither my wife nor I received a check in the mail and my take home pay has dropped by about $100.00 a mounth in the last two years. Are we being descriminated against because we have no children?
Yep, search the software forum on Mp3car.com for linux and you should get at least two hits. Also you can check out the following sites: thexcar.com or DashPC
I do. When my dog chewed up my Nokia from Cingular, I was told I would have to buy a new phone for $129.00 just to get the same features as the freebie phone I had (color screen, don't need a camera). I found my new phone on ebay, it just happens to be an Ericsson and it has bluetooth as that was my main requirement. I also had to get an unlocked phone from Europe because all the bluetooth phones in the USA are > $250.00. I paid $60.00 after shipping and it came with the pc cable and a free wired headset.
That is why I said ugh:-), I also said it was his home computer, so he is not receptive to an upgrade as the PC is circa '95 - '96 (400Mhz PII, he thinks he will replaced it soon). I have also installed Spybot and ran it as well as running HijackThis.
When cleaning spyware/adware I use a combination of running Ad-aware, then Spybot, then HijackThis and finally manually browsing the HKLM\Run & RunServices keys to make sure everything is gone. If the user show signs of agression and being fed up with the spyware and popups I will "casually" mention Firefox or Opera and that I do not have problems like that. If the user asks for more information I will install an alternative browser.
I just got finished fixing an employees home computer because WindowsME (ugh..) would show the splash screen and then reboot. Start the computer in safe mode? Nope, it would get to loading the desktop and then blue screen (windows protection error, please blah blah blah). Anyways once I got the the pc running I ran Ad-aware and it found ~70 or so items and removed them, however I had to remove one file that Norton Anti-Virus detected, that ad-aware missed, in the windows folder and I noticed an explorer.001 file. I renamed.001 to.exe and rebooted, I re-ran ad-aware and it found an additional ~200 spyware items that it could not find the first time!
NOTE: Ad-aware does not check the c:\recycled folder for spyware, however Nortion Anti-virus does...
I just go to c:\documents and settings\{username}\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\default.{gibberish}\ chrome and delete the chrome.rdf file, then install over the top of the old version. Have not had a problem as of yet.
Unfortunately, thats the way it works in this day; Guilty until proven innocence. I have first hand experience with this, I was pulled over and had a gun in my temple because I was driving the same make car (Subaru) as someone that had just commited armed robbery. My car looked nothing like the car driven by the person commiting the crime, it was not even the same color, but that did not stop the police from giving me a heart attack (not literally but, it sure felt like it). Of course, once I identifed myself I was let go. But because of this one incedent, the only time I have been pulled over, I now start sweating profusely, shaking, and turn white around any type of state or local law inforcement.
They never actually claim that every message will be tracked. Their "how it works" section claimes a 98% success rate, which I am a bit dubious about, considering how many people probably use text e-mail readers or have images turned off.
Humm... 98% success rate, Internet Explorer has a 98% market share. Nah, those stats could not be related. Oh, and yes I am new here, thanks.
Speaking of, I work in a jewelry store and had a customer come in and asked if we sold watches that displayed zulu time, her husband was a pilot and only used that time zone. I had fun laughing at all the employees going though the manuals trying to find out which watches could be set to zulu time.
I just read a "Start your own computer business" book that had a very good piece of advice, "Do not quit your day-job until your business/startup is bringing in twice what you make in one year."
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Since no one can seem to follow the link HD-3000 I will paste the relevent portion here:
/guess/ the micro
Q: Will the HD-3000 let me watch HD cable?
A: Shortly yes, but right now no. pcHDTV has the micro code that is used
for decode cable signals. This is what prevented the HD-2000 from
allowing users to watch HD cable - the HD-2000 card does support QAM,
but pcHDTV was not able to get the micro code, but this still could
happen, but don't hold your breath. -- Someone could
code but good luck because you'll need it.
Also, just because you can decode the HD cable does not mean you can
watch it. You can only watch unencrypted cable. If cable providers
decide to encrypt signals and then sell special set top boxes that know
how to decrypt that signal you'll not be able to watch it with the
HD-3000 card. Whether your cable provider sends plan old QAM or
encrypted QAM varries greatly. Call your cable provider to know for
sure (But be aware that the customer service person may just tell you
yes because that's what they would assume...) Also, only some channels
could be encrypted and others may not be.
In some markets you could have 0% encrypted, in others it could be 100%.
Nation wide it's around 70% not 30% is from people I have spoken with.
As for when the HD-3000 card will have QAM support, my personal
guess (And it is a guess) would be 1-2 months.
Chop
The way I read it was... "Everyone that voted for the Libertarian was recorded as a vote for the Democrat; Because of this 'glitch' the Democrat beat the incumbant Republican".
I had to read it three times just to get that...
Chop
Could someone please tell me in plain english what is so great about Bush II tax cuts? Neither my wife nor I received a check in the mail and my take home pay has dropped by about $100.00 a mounth in the last two years. Are we being descriminated against because we have no children?
Chop
Why does this not seem to far fetched to believe?
LinPVR should have the info you are looking for...
Chop
...I suspect that the software community will pickup the fragments and produce code to do whatever the original community want.
I think it is called MythTV and Freevo
Chop
Yep, search the software forum on Mp3car.com for linux and you should get at least two hits. Also you can check out the following sites:
thexcar.com or DashPC
Chop
"You must be new here."
I do. When my dog chewed up my Nokia from Cingular, I was told I would have to buy a new phone for $129.00 just to get the same features as the freebie phone I had (color screen, don't need a camera). I found my new phone on ebay, it just happens to be an Ericsson and it has bluetooth as that was my main requirement. I also had to get an unlocked phone from Europe because all the bluetooth phones in the USA are > $250.00. I paid $60.00 after shipping and it came with the pc cable and a free wired headset.
Chop
Why oh why did my mod points expire this morning?
Chop
I personally like the citibank idenity theft commercials.
Chop
I think there is a joke here about being on your knees and juggling balls, but damned if I can find it...
Chop
oops, I guess PII 400mhz PC's were not around in '95 - '96 so I should say approx. '98 - '99
Chop
That is why I said ugh :-), I also said it was his home computer, so he is not receptive to an upgrade as the PC is circa '95 - '96 (400Mhz PII, he thinks he will replaced it soon). I have also installed Spybot and ran it as well as running HijackThis.
When cleaning spyware/adware I use a combination of running Ad-aware, then Spybot, then HijackThis and finally manually browsing the HKLM\Run & RunServices keys to make sure everything is gone. If the user show signs of agression and being fed up with the spyware and popups I will "casually" mention Firefox or Opera and that I do not have problems like that. If the user asks for more information I will install an alternative browser.
Chop
I just got finished fixing an employees home computer because WindowsME (ugh..) would show the splash screen and then reboot. Start the computer in safe mode? Nope, it would get to loading the desktop and then blue screen (windows protection error, please blah blah blah). .001 to .exe and rebooted, I re-ran ad-aware and it found an additional ~200 spyware items that it could not find the first time!
Anyways once I got the the pc running I ran Ad-aware and it found ~70 or so items and removed them, however I had to remove one file that Norton Anti-Virus detected, that ad-aware missed, in the windows folder and I noticed an explorer.001 file. I renamed
NOTE: Ad-aware does not check the c:\recycled folder for spyware, however Nortion Anti-virus does...
Chop
Damn, I finally get a first post and my mind goes blank...
Chop
I just go to c:\documents and settings\{username}\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\default.{gibberish}\ chrome and delete the chrome.rdf file, then install over the top of the old version. Have not had a problem as of yet.
Chop
Unfortunately, thats the way it works in this day; Guilty until proven innocence. I have first hand experience with this, I was pulled over and had a gun in my temple because I was driving the same make car (Subaru) as someone that had just commited armed robbery. My car looked nothing like the car driven by the person commiting the crime, it was not even the same color, but that did not stop the police from giving me a heart attack (not literally but, it sure felt like it). Of course, once I identifed myself I was let go. But because of this one incedent, the only time I have been pulled over, I now start sweating profusely, shaking, and turn white around any type of state or local law inforcement.
Chop
That is the best commercial ever.
Chop
You are new here aren't you?
Chop
Humm... 98% success rate, Internet Explorer has a 98% market share. Nah, those stats could not be related. Oh, and yes I am new here, thanks.
Chop
Speaking of, I work in a jewelry store and had a customer come in and asked if we sold watches that displayed zulu time, her husband was a pilot and only used that time zone. I had fun laughing at all the employees going though the manuals trying to find out which watches could be set to zulu time.
Hey, I'm a memebr of PETA too.
People for Eating of Tasty Animals
Nevermind, I don't think it is the same one.
Chop
If the glove don't fit, you ain't got shit!" -- Van Wilder
Chop
I just read a "Start your own computer business" book that had a very good piece of advice, "Do not quit your day-job until your business/startup is bringing in twice what you make in one year."
Chop
YOu have to use regedt32 instead of regedit..