About 4 or 5 weeks ago. I downloaded the latest Win7 drivers from Asus when I installed the card. I would get random Blue Screen crashes on Win7 after switching from Intel motherboard graphics to ATI graphics card - nothing that I could make happen on demand.
I prefer Windows XP as well. I played with Windows 7 for a while, but had problems with a new Asus ATI graphics adapter that provides an HDMI output for home theater use. Windows 7 crashed several times producing the "Blue Screen of Death" after the adapter was added. I switched back to Windows XP and haven't had any problems since. I haven't found any compelling reason to use Windows 7. Linux would be my second choice after XP for home theater use.
The telephone company listing policies are very flexible. There is no requirement to have your address or location in the listing. Only a name is required, but this can be any name that you select. It doesn't have to be your name. In theory, you could have a listing that states:
Place This Number On Your Do Not Call List . . . . . 607-555-2368
My ReadyNAS NV has a DLNA server built-in. I played with it for a while. After scanning in the media files, Less than 5% were visible at the DLNA client (Sony XBR9). Only a few of those were playable. The organized directory structure of the media files was lost was lost. The files appeared in an unorganized list with no directories.
I normally use a Popcornhour C200 via NFS to access my media library. No streaming - just direct access. SMB is a little slower than NFS. I had problems with some of the 1080p media with SMB.
There was no mention of support for common networking protocols such as CIFS (SMB) or NFS file systems. I need the ability to navigate and play my networked media files just like I can through any computer attached to my network. DLNA was mentioned, but DLNA's file restrictions make the networking protocol totally useless. DLNA is defective by design.
It's nice to see that MKV files are supported, unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any way to directly access the files over a networked connection.
Sometimes if the plastic on the connector gets nicked, the mating contacts will not engage. A little cleaning and trimming off burrs with an Xacto knife will usually fix the problem.
Time Warner Cable March 16 slashed the number of channels available for live streaming on the Apple iPad — less than 24 hours after launching the TV Everywhere app.
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That's true, but if I'm going to spend the money on one of those, then why wouldn't I just fork out a little bit extra and get a Mac Mini? The added advantage of a proper computer is well worth the extra dough and it'll run whatever OS I want. Going with Apple hardware doesn't tether you to iTunes.
Mac Mini is double or triple the price depending on which version you get. I looked at Mac Minis before I bought the Popcornhour but at the time, HDMI wasn't supported. It is supported in the current version.
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I'll rephrase: Popcornhour advertises that it will "Play Anything"
These are the formats listed in the specifications:
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This looks like what I'd like -- do you ever have it play DVDs from ISOs over SMB shares, and does it do it OK without barfing/freezing/etc?
That's what I'd like.
I've played 1080P MKV's residing on a ReadyNAS raid array via NFS without issues. I've also used SMB with a standard defintion transport stream (.ts) file residing on an AZBox networked satellite receiver without issues.
I do most of my viewing from the local hard drive (1TB) because my Popcornhour box travels a lot. I use SMB to load the hard drive from where-ever and the backups are kept on the Raid array.
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GoogleTV and AppleTV are low end devices that do not play back all file formats.
The C-200 supports NFS, SMB, FTP, and multiple streaming protocols. It also has a built in bit torrent client for media downloads.
I've had mine for a year and am very satisfied. It probably won't work with iTunes, but then, I'm not in to proprietary formats that cost money and are infected with DRM.
$150 to $450 in equipment should get you running. You'll need a digital DVB-S/S2 receiver and a compatible LNBF. You will also need some means of aiming the dish. It could be a hand crank or a linear actuator with an appropriate controller.
I like the AZBox line of digital receivers http://azbox.com/. These are Hi Definition receivers that support the latest DVB-S2 transmission standards and are one of the few receivers that will decode 4:2:2 video used by some of the networks. The Ultra, Elite, and Premium models will allow you to connect a hard drive for program recording.
There's also lots of older used equipment available from ebay. The older equipment will probably not support DVB-S2 transmissions.
And why is connecting amateur radio equipment to the internet illegal?
Amateur radio operators have been using the internet as a transport and control link for many years. An example of this is Echolink: http://www.echolink.org/
Amateur radio connectivity to the internet is not illegal in most if not all of the remaining world. I don't know why France would be any different.
If a licensed service is causing the interference, there is no basis for a complaint. Unlicensed services have no priority with regard to licensed services and must put up with the interference.
If the interference is from another unlicensed source, you still have to put up with the interference. The FCC is not interested.
Now, if an unlicensed service is causing interference to a licensed service, the FCC may be interested, but the licensed service will likely have to track down the source of interference on his own.
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Rename the beta site and call it "DiceNews for Dicks". Then load it up with stories about the Deport Justin Beiber Movement http://www.google.com/url?sa=t... and news for Kardashian stories https://www.google.com/search?...
Leave Slashdot alone!
His web site says that he specializes in procurement of hard to find and obsolete components. Intel 4004 perhaps?
About 4 or 5 weeks ago. I downloaded the latest Win7 drivers from Asus when I installed the card. I would get random Blue Screen crashes on Win7 after switching from Intel motherboard graphics to ATI graphics card - nothing that I could make happen on demand.
I prefer Windows XP as well. I played with Windows 7 for a while, but had problems with a new Asus ATI graphics adapter that provides an HDMI output for home theater use. Windows 7 crashed several times producing the "Blue Screen of Death" after the adapter was added. I switched back to Windows XP and haven't had any problems since. I haven't found any compelling reason to use Windows 7. Linux would be my second choice after XP for home theater use.
The telephone company listing policies are very flexible. There is no requirement to have your address or location in the listing. Only a name is required, but this can be any name that you select. It doesn't have to be your name. In theory, you could have a listing that states:
Place This Number On Your Do Not Call List . . . . . 607-555-2368
Why is this news? The picture showed power lines and TV antennas, so they have electricity. A $55 dorm refrigerator will do the job just as well.
http://www.walmart.com/cp/Refrigerators-and-Freezers/90791?catNavId=90548&tab_value=Online&ic=32_0&ref=125874.421350&search_sort=4&selected_items=+&depts=
The Nigerian Scam spam seems to have fallen off a bit. I guess I'll just have to wait a little longer for those funds to arrive.
My ReadyNAS NV has a DLNA server built-in. I played with it for a while. After scanning in the media files, Less than 5% were visible at the DLNA client (Sony XBR9). Only a few of those were playable. The organized directory structure of the media files was lost was lost. The files appeared in an unorganized list with no directories.
I normally use a Popcornhour C200 via NFS to access my media library. No streaming - just direct access. SMB is a little slower than NFS. I had problems with some of the 1080p media with SMB.
There was no mention of support for common networking protocols such as CIFS (SMB) or NFS file systems. I need the ability to navigate and play my networked media files just like I can through any computer attached to my network. DLNA was mentioned, but DLNA's file restrictions make the networking protocol totally useless. DLNA is defective by design.
It's nice to see that MKV files are supported, unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any way to directly access the files over a networked connection.
$999 refurbished? What do they do to them?
Sometimes if the plastic on the connector gets nicked, the mating contacts will not engage. A little cleaning and trimming off burrs with an Xacto knife will usually fix the problem.
Hey, $499 for a new Denon AK-DL1cable is a bargain. Amazon is selling these cables for $9999.00 new and $999.00 refurbished.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000I1X6PM/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&condition=all
And don't forget to check out the amazing reviews for this product:
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-Dedicated-Link-Cable/product-reviews/B000I1X6PM/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Time Warner Cable March 16 slashed the number of channels available for live streaming on the Apple iPad — less than 24 hours after launching the TV Everywhere app.
http://www.homemediamagazine.com/electronic-delivery/time-warner-cable-cuts-ipad-live-tv-access-50-23348
That's true, but if I'm going to spend the money on one of those, then why wouldn't I just fork out a little bit extra and get a Mac Mini? The added advantage of a proper computer is well worth the extra dough and it'll run whatever OS I want. Going with Apple hardware doesn't tether you to iTunes.
Mac Mini is double or triple the price depending on which version you get. I looked at Mac Minis before I bought the Popcornhour but at the time, HDMI wasn't supported. It is supported in the current version.
I'll rephrase: Popcornhour advertises that it will "Play Anything"
These are the formats listed in the specifications:
Supported Media File Formats
Video containers:
MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V)
MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG, DAT, VOB)
MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS)
AVI, ASF, WMV
Matroska (MKV)
MOV (H.264), MP4, RMP4
Video Decoders:
XVID SD/HD
MPEG-1
MPEG-2 MP@HL
MPEG-4.2 ASP@L5, 720p, 1-point GMC
MPEG-4.10 (H.264) : BP@L3, MP@L4.0, HP@L4.0, HP@L4.1
WMV9 : MP@HL
SMPTE 421M (VC-1) : MP@HL, AP@L3
Audio Containers:
AAC, M4A
MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA)
WAV
WMA
FLAC
OGG
Audio Decoders:
Dolby Digital
DTS
WMA, WMA Pro
MPEG-1 Layer 1, 2, 3
MPEG-4 AAC-LC
MPEG-4 HE-AAC
MPEG-4 BSAC
LPCM
FLAC
Vorbis
Audio Pass-Through:
DTS, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD MA
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD
Other Formats:
ISO, IFO navigation
AVCHD navigation
Blu-ray** ready (requires addition of compatible BD-ROM and at least 2GB USB memory stick)
Photo Formats:
JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Subtitle Formats:
SRT, MicroDVD SUB, SSA, SUB/IDX
DRM
Cardea DRM (WMDRM-ND)
Janus DRM (WMDRM-PD)
This looks like what I'd like -- do you ever have it play DVDs from ISOs over SMB shares, and does it do it OK without barfing/freezing/etc?
That's what I'd like.
I've played 1080P MKV's residing on a ReadyNAS raid array via NFS without issues. I've also used SMB with a standard defintion transport stream (.ts) file residing on an AZBox networked satellite receiver without issues.
I do most of my viewing from the local hard drive (1TB) because my Popcornhour box travels a lot. I use SMB to load the hard drive from where-ever and the backups are kept on the Raid array.
GoogleTV and AppleTV are low end devices that do not play back all file formats.
Popcornhour http://www.popcornhour.com/onlinestore/index.php?pluginoption=catalog is was ahead of the game. The model C200 networked media player will play back any file format and has provision for a local hard drive or blue ray drive.
The C-200 supports NFS, SMB, FTP, and multiple streaming protocols. It also has a built in bit torrent client for media downloads.
I've had mine for a year and am very satisfied. It probably won't work with iTunes, but then, I'm not in to proprietary formats that cost money and are infected with DRM.
It's a great hobby. I have both a 10' and 12' CBand dishes along with a Primestar KU dish installed in my back yard.
Here's a list of free programming available on C band: http://www.global-cm.net/MPEGlistCBandUS.html
$150 to $450 in equipment should get you running. You'll need a digital DVB-S/S2 receiver and a compatible LNBF. You will also need some means of aiming the dish. It could be a hand crank or a linear actuator with an appropriate controller.
I like the AZBox line of digital receivers http://azbox.com/. These are Hi Definition receivers that support the latest DVB-S2 transmission standards and are one of the few receivers that will decode 4:2:2 video used by some of the networks. The Ultra, Elite, and Premium models will allow you to connect a hard drive for program recording.
There's also lots of older used equipment available from ebay. The older equipment will probably not support DVB-S2 transmissions.
And why is connecting amateur radio equipment to the internet illegal?
Amateur radio operators have been using the internet as a transport and control link for many years. An example of this is Echolink: http://www.echolink.org/
Amateur radio connectivity to the internet is not illegal in most if not all of the remaining world. I don't know why France would be any different.
If a licensed service is causing the interference, there is no basis for a complaint. Unlicensed services have no priority with regard to licensed services and must put up with the interference.
If the interference is from another unlicensed source, you still have to put up with the interference. The FCC is not interested.
Now, if an unlicensed service is causing interference to a licensed service, the FCC may be interested, but the licensed service will likely have to track down the source of interference on his own.
The FCC doesn't care. This is unlicensed equipment.
I have moderation points, but I am unable to moderate -- nothing happens.
It was my understanding that Voyager's computers used CORE memory since it is not susceptible to radiation induced soft errors.
You can still use bit torrent to to download the programming that you want!
But then, if your ISP is Comcast, it may take a little longer.
Extradite them to the US and put them on trial here for crimes they've committed on US based PC's.
After they've served their time here, send them to the next country where they've committed crime for a new trial there.
XFinity? What happened to Comcastic?