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avisonjohn · 01-12-08, 06:04 AM

I got a few spare Sky boxes and was wondering if there was anything i could use them for? Maybe some way of flashing it to run linux or some other software altogether? If not what else can they be used for (other than foot rests which they are right now)

Analoguesat · 01-12-08, 08:09 AM

No theres nothing you can run on them except Sky's own software.

If you have no use for them give them to your local Freecycle group.

bombibom · 01-12-08, 09:53 PM

I've heard a rumour that a russian fella in Ireland is able to load linux on some of the sky boxes but is hard to believe and there's no information anywhere at all.It's probably just a rumour.

atiq · 12-12-08, 07:00 PM

I would not mind having a couple of spare ones if they are working.

Pittsey · 14-12-08, 06:06 PM

They can be used to open doors or to prevent important papers from blowing away.

atiq · 14-12-08, 06:35 PM

Seriously, the best use I have in mind is to use in a separate room on a FTA channel as I have a quad LNB.

01-12-08, 06:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
avisonjohn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spare Sky boxes I got a few spare Sky boxes and was wondering if there was anything i could use them for? Maybe some way of flashing it to run linux or some other software altogether? If not what else can they be used for (other than foot rests which they are right now)

01-12-08, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat satellite expert Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 10,056 Thanks: 11 Thanked 480 Times in 428 Posts	Re: Spare Sky boxes No theres nothing you can run on them except Sky's own software. If you have no use for them give them to your local Freecycle group. __________________ To all the cable boys - do not post: keys of any sort firmware for receivers links to sites carrying files, keys or fixes Anyone pm'ing me about any cable related issue will be banned instantly

01-12-08, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
bombibom Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 32 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Spare Sky boxes I've heard a rumour that a russian fella in Ireland is able to load linux on some of the sky boxes but is hard to believe and there's no information anywhere at all.It's probably just a rumour.

12-12-08, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
atiq Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Spare Sky boxes I would not mind having a couple of spare ones if they are working.

14-12-08, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pittsey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 104 Thanks: 13 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Spare Sky boxes They can be used to open doors or to prevent important papers from blowing away. __________________ Temporarily Fixed 1M Dish. SL65/12V B1 Comag Receiver. Location - West London. Fixed at 1W for time being.


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14-12-08, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
atiq Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Spare Sky boxes Seriously, the best use I have in mind is to use in a separate room on a FTA channel as I have a quad LNB.

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