Can anyone recommend software?
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Can anyone recommend software?
Hi All,
I'm new to the HTPC market so I'm doing my research before committing my money.
Can anyone recommend some 'Must Have' software that any respectable HTPC shouldn't be without?
I will use mine for recording from a DVB-S card (not sure which one yet.)
Also it will be a 'server' for Video, Music & Photos.
Thanks,
Darren
I'm new to the HTPC market so I'm doing my research before committing my money.
Can anyone recommend some 'Must Have' software that any respectable HTPC shouldn't be without?
I will use mine for recording from a DVB-S card (not sure which one yet.)
Also it will be a 'server' for Video, Music & Photos.
Thanks,
Darren
MythTV, Open Source DVR
The best part is that you don't have to commit any money!
You can achieve all the other tasks you list with free software too.
The best part is that you don't have to commit any money!
You can achieve all the other tasks you list with free software too.
Any reason you want to use W7 Ultimate over the cheaper W7 versions?
Take a look at mediaportal too if you're set on using Windows. It's also free. Of the three PVR/etc. suites I've tried (MythTV, SageTV, MP) I've had the best luck with MP though it's far from perfect.
Take a look at mediaportal too if you're set on using Windows. It's also free. Of the three PVR/etc. suites I've tried (MythTV, SageTV, MP) I've had the best luck with MP though it's far from perfect.
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This site specialises in all manner of media centre chat:-
http://www.xpmediacentre.com.au/community/forum.php
http://www.xpmediacentre.com.au/community/forum.php
Mediabrowser (WMC plugin for media organization)
Arcsoft Totalmedia Theater 3 (Blu Ray)
DVD Shrink
Metabrowser (TV/DVD metadata getter)
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=26
A good forum for reading, but not newbie friendly and its hard to get a question answered.
Arcsoft Totalmedia Theater 3 (Blu Ray)
DVD Shrink
Metabrowser (TV/DVD metadata getter)
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=26
A good forum for reading, but not newbie friendly and its hard to get a question answered.
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