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avisonjohn · 01-12-08, 07:04 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, 09:09 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, 10:53 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, 08:00 PM

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

Pittsey · 14-12-08, 07:06 PM

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

atiq · 14-12-08, 07:35 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, 07:04 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, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 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. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

01-12-08, 10:53 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, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
atiq Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25 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, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pittsey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 128 Thanks: 18 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Spare Sky boxes They can be used to open doors or to prevent important papers from blowing away. __________________ Nothing installed at mo.

14-12-08, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
atiq Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 25 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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