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Capturing a full HD data stream ("ts" format) is about 8 gigabytes for an hour; you definitely want plenty of disk space to make your own HD PVR.



So, after all the work, I definitely think it's worth it to watch "free" HDTV, but then, I enjoy a challenge. ]]>Dec 27th 2005 5:53PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2005/12/27/how-to-get-hdtv-on-your-linux-pc/http://hd.engadget.com/2005/12/27/how-to-get-hdtv-on-your-linux-pc/


I have a linux server setup with multiple tuners (SD and OTA HD) and a drive array. I then have a driveless, fanless frontend HTPC connected to my 42" HDTV. I use the pcHDTV card for over the air HDTV reception.



It's definitely been some work to get everything up and running, and it's still a work in progress. Overall I'd say it's definitely worth it, but to me the tinkering around is half the fun of a HTPC setup. The biggest drawback right now is digital cable, but this is a problem for HTPCs of any platform.]]>Dec 28th 2005 10:07AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2005/12/27/how-to-get-hdtv-on-your-linux-pc/http://hd.engadget.com/2005/12/27/how-to-get-hdtv-on-your-linux-pc/


I can't stress how difficult it is to do this and I'm a very experienced unix user. I have a SA 8300-HD that is great, but there's no way to archive anything in HD (It doesn't have a fire wire port).]]>Dec 28th 2005 11:10AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2005/12/27/how-to-get-hdtv-on-your-linux-pc/http://hd.engadget.com/2005/12/27/how-to-get-hdtv-on-your-linux-pc/Dec 28th 2005 2:19PM