| DIY Linux-based place-shifting PVR |
Apr. 27, 2006
 SageTV has introduced a Gentoo Linux-based version of its software kit that automatically converts a PC into a PVR (personal video recorder). The SageTV Media Center CD, which was previously offered only in a Windows version, is also available with an add-on that implements "place-shifting" capabilities.
SageTV says its new Linux-based Media Center CD will let users "Enjoy the SageTV PVR, music, and photos experience with the always-on reliability of Linux, with much more effective virus and spyware protection."
SageTV's Media Center software allows users to record and playback music or, in conjunction with a TV tuner/capture card, video. A "10-foot" interface with remote control support allows users to record shows singly or by the season, using an included 14-day EPG (electronic program guide) for Canada and the U.S. Users can pause, rewind, and fast-forward live or recorded cable, satellite, or antenna TV, and record multiple shows on multiple tuners simultaneously, the company says.
 
Media Center v5 screenshots
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For more details about SageTV's Media Center software for Linux, read the complete LinuxDevices.com article, here.
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