Digital video recorders (DVR) are becoming more and more mainstream. TiVo , in fact, has passed the truest test of any popular technology -- having its name transformed into a verb. MythTV , a free and open source application that lets you turn a computer into a DVR, burst on the scene a few years ago, and has found fans among Linux users. However, with a little effort, it’s possible to run MythTV front ends on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Xbox, and even an Apple iPod Classic.
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Post Date: 2008-06-26 01:00:00
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