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krupatel · 14-08-09, 05:54 PM

hello people,

I am really not sure where should this thread go. So if this is in wrong section i am really sorry!

I am intrested in buying a linux based box.

Went to southernsatellite.co.uk to check some out and these looks good: AZBox HD Premium Linux LAN PVR
CUBEREVO HD TWIN TUNER PVR

I am in cable area and got viring media line and want to use one of this, will any of these boxes work without a satellite? In CUBEREVO HD TWIN TUNER PVR there is a option of having a cable tunner!

If it does work will this allow me to get all chanels, if yes than what do i need? like an image on dbox 2 , where can i find this?

Thanks!

Robbo · 14-08-09, 07:02 PM

It's cable. Whatever you get, make sure it has a cable tuners. The listings will state whether it is satellite or cable, or whether DVB-C/cable tuners are available.

waqasahmed · 17-08-09, 04:01 PM

Cable tuners are available for both products if you really want

The Azbox comes with a satellite tuner

Quote:

Originally Posted by southernsat

DVB-S2 tuner factory built

The Cuberevo comes with satellite tuners as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by southernsat

The CubeRevo comes with Plug and Play tuners (2xDVB-S2 as standard)

Do remember though you cant get "free Sky"

Otherwise all cable boys wouldnt be talking about cable any more

krupatel · 17-08-09, 04:20 PM

yh but, can i get chanels like on dbox without satellite? thanks

waqasahmed · 17-08-09, 04:25 PM

You mean you have a Dbox? Then you can get all channels that VM give you(as long as you live in the UK)

krupatel · 17-08-09, 04:29 PM

no i am just thinking if i buy one of them boxes that i have listed with cable tunner will i be able to get all chanels as the box has got cable tuner if yes than what do i need to do? thanks

Rick · 17-08-09, 04:35 PM

Any linux box requires a large learning curve to get it up and running. You will have alot of reading to do. Personally I would say it isn't worth the hastle for cable. Satellite on the other hand would be worth while if you get a deacent dish.

If you are hoping for a detailed guide you are out of luck. There are so many combinations of equipment that you need to learn and understand what you are doing with a linux box. Following a list of commands will not get you very far.

14-08-09, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
krupatel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 190 Thanks: 41 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	satellite or cable? hello people, I am really not sure where should this thread go. So if this is in wrong section i am really sorry! I am intrested in buying a linux based box. Went to southernsatellite.co.uk to check some out and these looks good: AZBox HD Premium Linux LAN PVR CUBEREVO HD TWIN TUNER PVR I am in cable area and got viring media line and want to use one of this, will any of these boxes work without a satellite? In CUBEREVO HD TWIN TUNER PVR there is a option of having a cable tunner! If it does work will this allow me to get all chanels, if yes than what do i need? like an image on dbox 2 , where can i find this? Thanks!

14-08-09, 07:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,374 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,981 Times in 1,603 Posts	Re: satellite or cable? It's cable. Whatever you get, make sure it has a cable tuners. The listings will state whether it is satellite or cable, or whether DVB-C/cable tuners are available. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

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krupatel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 190 Thanks: 41 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: satellite or cable? yh but, can i get chanels like on dbox without satellite? thanks

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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: satellite or cable? You mean you have a Dbox? Then you can get all channels that VM give you(as long as you live in the UK) __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

17-08-09, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
krupatel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 190 Thanks: 41 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: satellite or cable? no i am just thinking if i buy one of them boxes that i have listed with cable tunner will i be able to get all chanels as the box has got cable tuner if yes than what do i need to do? thanks

17-08-09, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rick Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackburn, UK Posts: 2,600 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,029 Times in 669 Posts	Re: satellite or cable? Any linux box requires a large learning curve to get it up and running. You will have alot of reading to do. Personally I would say it isn't worth the hastle for cable. Satellite on the other hand would be worth while if you get a deacent dish. If you are hoping for a detailed guide you are out of luck. There are so many combinations of equipment that you need to learn and understand what you are doing with a linux box. Following a list of commands will not get you very far. __________________ Fibo 1.2m HH, Wavefield T90. AzBox HD Premium, Vu+ Duo Plumber and Satellite Installer North West Satellite Systems

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