I know a couple of ALUGgers have DVB cards now, so I'm forwarding the following from alt.tv.satellite.europe - I assume this will work for cable connections and both satellite and DTT. I'd love to hear of success stories and maybe a demo if we're ever somewhere with fast enough internet access. Might have potential for home distribution too, if you're not in the room with your MythTV system.

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: 2004-12-03 19:01:16 +0000 From: Jan Panteltje pNaonStpealmtje@yahoo.com Subject: Linux: Watching satellite TV when from home via DSL on the laptop

If you have a DVB card, a fast DSL connection, and run Linux, then it is possible to watch on a remote PC. For example you are far away for your work, and want to watch some TV station live (maybe game or anything).

This is possible, with reasonable quality, I have put some scripts and an explanation on my site http://panteltje.com/panteltje/dvd/ just below the penguin picture.

Basically the system (in real time) converts mpeg2 to mpeg4, reduces bitrate, and sends the compressed stream as TCP packets to where ever you are. It is a one to one secure link, with full control from you.

Experiment, this was just the result of a few hours tinkering. JP