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waqasahmed · 23-07-09, 11:58 PM

Hi, Im just wondering do the DM 500's not come with a CI slot as they have "built in cams" eg: softcam's? Then again not many of you people here that use CI slots probably dont have a DM 500S as it is a beginner receiver?. Also seeing as only Digi TV is left on cams and thats going secure soon, is there any real point of a CI slot then?

Mickha · 24-07-09, 01:04 AM

Many linux receivers also have CI slots, and card slots, but you get what you pay for.
The built in softcam is not the main selling point for linux receivers, including the Dreambox, connectivity and sharing is their main selling point.
Also the fact that they use open source software so that fellow enthusiasts can write software to use on these receivers.
You are correct that only Digi TV is currently available on general emulation, but who knows what the future holds.
It is however far more likely that anything new will first be available on a new Cam, or card, so the more flexible your setup the more options you have.
The Diablo 2.3 also has Canal Digitaal, 19E, well it did until a couple of days ago but now owners are awaiting a new underworld file.

waqasahmed · 28-07-09, 04:51 PM

Just wondering the Diablo cam-does it just have multiple compatibilty things so that you can insert a funcard or something?

Rick · 28-07-09, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waqasahmed

Just wondering the Diablo cam-does it just have multiple compatibilty things so that you can insert a funcard or something?

Nice and technical their waq

It does have a multicrypt reader so will read most subs cards.

waqasahmed · 28-07-09, 09:58 PM

Just wondering I read on the net somewhere that dreamboxes have multicrpyt readers built in, so cant I just program a card to get Digi TV and Canal Digital?

Rick · 28-07-09, 10:32 PM

There are dreambox patches about for Digi on 1w, If you mean Canal Digital Scandinavia on 1w, they are now encrypted in Conax cas7 and is unpatchable. If you mean Canal Digitaal NL on 19e, thats down at the moment it could be for good, or it could come back but I haven't seen a dreambox patch about for it.

waqasahmed · 28-07-09, 10:34 PM

Hmmm.. seeing as though the future of cams is pretty bleak, then Im wondering, with official cards can I just insert them into my receiver(and some technical jiggery) and locate the correct satellite? (Im thinking of cardsharing but wanting to card share something like an art card first as its the cheapest

)

Rick · 28-07-09, 11:05 PM

Your reciever should read most official subs cards fine. I think the other thing is probably borderline for discussion on here m8, i'd b carefull if I were you.

23-07-09, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	No CI slot? Hi, Im just wondering do the DM 500's not come with a CI slot as they have "built in cams" eg: softcam's? Then again not many of you people here that use CI slots probably dont have a DM 500S as it is a beginner receiver?. Also seeing as only Digi TV is left on cams and thats going secure soon, is there any real point of a CI slot then? __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

24-07-09, 01:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: No CI slot? Many linux receivers also have CI slots, and card slots, but you get what you pay for. The built in softcam is not the main selling point for linux receivers, including the Dreambox, connectivity and sharing is their main selling point. Also the fact that they use open source software so that fellow enthusiasts can write software to use on these receivers. You are correct that only Digi TV is currently available on general emulation, but who knows what the future holds. It is however far more likely that anything new will first be available on a new Cam, or card, so the more flexible your setup the more options you have. The Diablo 2.3 also has Canal Digitaal, 19E, well it did until a couple of days ago but now owners are awaiting a new underworld file.

28-07-09, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: No CI slot? Just wondering the Diablo cam-does it just have multiple compatibilty things so that you can insert a funcard or something? __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

28-07-09, 09:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: No CI slot? Just wondering I read on the net somewhere that dreamboxes have multicrpyt readers built in, so cant I just program a card to get Digi TV and Canal Digital? __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

28-07-09, 10:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,600 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: No CI slot? There are dreambox patches about for Digi on 1w, If you mean Canal Digital Scandinavia on 1w, they are now encrypted in Conax cas7 and is unpatchable. If you mean Canal Digitaal NL on 19e, thats down at the moment it could be for good, or it could come back but I haven't seen a dreambox patch about for it. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

28-07-09, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: No CI slot? Hmmm.. seeing as though the future of cams is pretty bleak, then Im wondering, with official cards can I just insert them into my receiver(and some technical jiggery) and locate the correct satellite? (Im thinking of cardsharing but wanting to card share something like an art card first as its the cheapest ) __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

28-07-09, 11:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,600 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: No CI slot? Your reciever should read most official subs cards fine. I think the other thing is probably borderline for discussion on here m8, i'd b carefull if I were you. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

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