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Your own Linux video recorder for 200 dollars

Summary

Hackaday points to several DIY video recorders that combine Slackware, MythTV and reused PC hardware. The guide used Slackware 9.1. The target budget was about 200 US dollars.

Ideas

  • MythTV handles recording, scheduling and playback.
  • Slackware provides the Linux base system.
  • A DVD player case can hide the PC technology so it fits into the living room.

Insights

  • Free software turns standard hardware into long-lived special-purpose devices.
  • An open PVR keeps recordings independent of manufacturer services.

Recommendations

  • Plan for quiet cooling and reliable drives.
  • Keep the operating system and the recording volume separate.

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