Myth doesn't have "season passes" becuase that's a Tivo term. Other than that Myth allows you to do everything that a season pass does. In fact the options for tailoring the bahvior goes well beyond that of Tivos season pass.
You're making the assumption that most folks are computer/Linux literate. Myth is easy to use and stable (given the right hardware) once you get it up and running. Lots of people who wouldn't even know where to begin to install Linux can easily use MythTV.
Those that try installing Linux for the first time, or setting up Myth for the first time end up missing some of the finer points as well. The amount of time it takes to install Linux + MythTV + *properly* configure X for TV out + tweak the OS/Myth for optimal performance + yadda yadda yadda adds up REALLY fast. I know for a fact that I've spent FAR more than $500 worth of my time (based on my hourly rate) getting my Myth machine just right.
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*sigh* While it's true that there are Linux equivilants for many/most windows apps there are reasons why you might want to use Windows over it.
Off the top of my head:
X apps tend to lack polish when compared to their windows counterparts.
App installation and uninstallation requires either compiling by hand, or using tools that require root access.
Lack of consistancy between apps and their UI.
Driver support still is not there. Try comparing Ninvidia's latest Linux offering with their Win32 for example.
Now before you slam me or mod me as flamebait bear in mind that I use Linux on all MY home machines. My wife and daughter use XP and will continue to do so until they can sit down and USE their computers without having to futz around with the OS.
It's not like it's that difficult. If you know that an area is a mine field it's EASY to clear it. It's when you don't know for sure if an area has mines that they become an issue.
It takes MASSIVE amounts of rain or snow to interrupt a DirecTV singal to the point where it's unwatchable. In all of 2003 I think I've had maybe 3 times where I had and outage and then only for a matter of minutes. Overall it's far more reliable than my old Timer Warner cable was.
"These folks are the ones who piss away their money, so folks like me can get useless and obsolete hardware, like the terribly out-of-date Radeon 9700, for cheap cheap cheap."
Ever stop to think that for a lot of people 5k for a machine isn't a lot of money? You can laugh and point fingers all you want but it just comes across as ignorance / jealousy.
Oh please. I'm a firm believer in Linux but when folks like you start providing half baked links as prrof that it's better you're not doing us all any favors.
Replace the word "windows" with "linux" in your google search and you turn up tons of hits.
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Myth doesn't have "season passes" becuase that's a Tivo term. Other than that Myth allows you to do everything that a season pass does. In fact the options for tailoring the bahvior goes well beyond that of Tivos season pass.
You're making the assumption that most folks are computer/Linux literate. Myth is easy to use and stable (given the right hardware) once you get it up and running. Lots of people who wouldn't even know where to begin to install Linux can easily use MythTV. Those that try installing Linux for the first time, or setting up Myth for the first time end up missing some of the finer points as well. The amount of time it takes to install Linux + MythTV + *properly* configure X for TV out + tweak the OS/Myth for optimal performance + yadda yadda yadda adds up REALLY fast. I know for a fact that I've spent FAR more than $500 worth of my time (based on my hourly rate) getting my Myth machine just right.
*sigh* While it's true that there are Linux equivilants for many/most windows apps there are reasons why you might want to use Windows over it. Off the top of my head: X apps tend to lack polish when compared to their windows counterparts. App installation and uninstallation requires either compiling by hand, or using tools that require root access. Lack of consistancy between apps and their UI. Driver support still is not there. Try comparing Ninvidia's latest Linux offering with their Win32 for example. Now before you slam me or mod me as flamebait bear in mind that I use Linux on all MY home machines. My wife and daughter use XP and will continue to do so until they can sit down and USE their computers without having to futz around with the OS.
No the real issue is that sensors aren't a deterrent. Having half you army blown to hell before you ever get to fire a shot IS.
It's not like it's that difficult. If you know that an area is a mine field it's EASY to clear it. It's when you don't know for sure if an area has mines that they become an issue.
It takes MASSIVE amounts of rain or snow to interrupt a DirecTV singal to the point where it's unwatchable. In all of 2003 I think I've had maybe 3 times where I had and outage and then only for a matter of minutes. Overall it's far more reliable than my old Timer Warner cable was.
It's called "basic training". One would assume that even the Air Force trains their people in basic combat...
Humor impared are we?
Ahhh yes, another person who's hiding himself away in school and has no clue what the real world is like spouting feel-good nonsense.
Lots of folk use their computer for more than one thing *gasp*.
"These folks are the ones who piss away their money, so folks like me can get useless and obsolete hardware, like the terribly out-of-date Radeon 9700, for cheap cheap cheap." Ever stop to think that for a lot of people 5k for a machine isn't a lot of money? You can laugh and point fingers all you want but it just comes across as ignorance / jealousy.
And how exactly would you use a VCR to record an HDTV broadcast? Since it would be an HDTV recording device it would have to respect the bit.
Oh please. I'm a firm believer in Linux but when folks like you start providing half baked links as prrof that it's better you're not doing us all any favors. Replace the word "windows" with "linux" in your google search and you turn up tons of hits.
Except of course that it applies to ALL plugins not just ActiveX. It's only a matter of time before Mozilla and the others have to fall in line.