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This is more of a why-to than a how-to about using Mythtv and FC5 to build a PVR. Personal Video Recorder. For those who dont know, let me explain. It all started with TIVO. TIVO is a digital recording device that can be programmed to record multimedia content off TV and radio. [...] It is not at all unusual for a radio amateur who has had more than a few decades invested in the hobby to own all the kinds of equipment he ever had. On the other hand, it is rare for someone to have held on to every piece of equipment they ever acquired. [...] With a major election only weeks away I thought it might be good to review some before and after scenarios of past elections. Before:I promise no new taxes. Before:I will fix all the potholes. Some years ago that expression was made famous by a little old lady asking ‘where is the beef’ as she inspected her recently purchased hamburger. The ad was very popular and parodied relentlessly. For some time now our Texas governor has promised Texas property owners relief from unrealistically high property taxes. He actually estimated [...] When I hear that phrase I turn my mind off. Put it in neutral until the danger is past. Can you believe the lies of a liar when he is lying? I used to think one party was more likely to stretch the truth than the other. Now I am not [...] With email, instant messaging, and blog traffic, the telephone is quickly becoming a less desirable means of staying in touch. At least that is the case in this household. Even though we have opted to stop telemarketers we still get calls from people asking for money. People we don’t even know. They claim [...] While this dish in not really new, it is different from anything that has previously been tried here using pork chops. On a recent trip to visit family, I decided to cook supper. There were plenty of pork chops in the freezer so pork chops it was. Intending to fry them after breading, I decided that [...] After nearly 400 sales over the last few years through ebay auctions I have decided to throw in the towel with regard to future ebay dealings. I now have other options that are more attractive. I came to this conclusion during the recent sale of a higher ticket item. I had some electronics equipment [...] Ever wonder who writes the printed literature that sometimes comes with hardware and software explaining the use of the product? It would make sense to me that the folk with the most knowledge of the product would be the guys producing it. The engineers who designed the hardware and the programmers who wrote the software. [...] I have always wanted a laptop. Now through the generosity of a productive son-in-law I am the proud owner of a well cared for, optimized, and updated iBook complete with brand new battery, power pack and wireless networking. My last exposure to Apple was decades ago when I became the not-so-proud owner of an Apple [...] |
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