I was thinking of using a linux distro, XBMC, or Mythbuntu. I will need an OS, front-end, and a back-end. I know that I will not be able to receive on demand services or pay-per-view without a cable box but no one ever uses those here anyway. My family mostly watches the public channels but they do watch occasional movie or show on the encrypted channels. I will need a cable card tv tuner to decrypt the non-basic channels. Recording one show while watching anotherĪny other basics that a STB has and I'm forgetting.Īfter doing a lot of research, I realized that I'm pretty much building a HTPC. Remote compatibility (For changing channels, volume, pausing, rewinding, etc)ĭVR/Recording Capability (Pausing, Rewinding,etc) The replacement has to have:įriendly UI (non-tech savvy people will be using this) I am looking for something that will either allow me to downgrade to a HD box or eliminate the box all together. I have experience with computer hardware and I have built my own system before. They currently charge $17/month for the HD DVR box and $8/month for a standard box. However, when they increased the prices of hardware rental, I began looking for methods to drop the box. When my last contract expired eight months ago, I chose to keep the television service because it actually costs more to only have internet+phone (we all know why). I currently have a two-year contract for TV, Internet, and Home phone. I have been a customer of verizon for about four years and I have been on Verizon Fios for a little over two years now. I am looking for a practical replacement to my cable TV box.
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