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    Hey guys,

    The subject just about says it all I suppose.

    I don't wanna pay for MS Media Center and I know there is at least one good Open Source alternative out there (But I've forgotten what it's called)... Mainly I wanna know is there any support for HD as well?

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    Cool! Do these support HD Digital?
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    If the card is supported yes. Another freeware alternative is Got All Media
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    Make sure the card is supported and do your homework on user experiences.
    Recommends: Kiva.org - Loans that change lives.
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    Do you mean experiences with the software? I'm not sure what the card is 'cos it's actually for my Dad but I'll sus that out no worries...
    Thanks heaps!
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    Hardware Software all of the above.

    Never assume any of this will work as you expect. Do your research before spending good money.
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    The moneys already spent on the card... And we're after a FREE alternative to Windows MC, but I guess we should still research the software before we go the bother of installing it..

    Thanks again guys!
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    What card? Have you opened the box?
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    It's my Dad's (which is why I don't know what it is) and yes he has it installed in a computer already...
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  10. I've had good luck with MythTV (www.mythtv.org). It will do High-Def Xvid files, and you can also browse the web, etc. on your TV. Very useful. Of course, you'll need some knowledge of Linux in order to get it running.

    I have mine running on Fedora. There's a nice tutorial on how to set that up here: http://wilsonet.com/mythtv/fcmyth.php
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    Thanks for that... I think he's given up on it now though. Couldn't get a decent picture when connecting the PC to TV. I'd like to do it one day too but that's a bit of a put off.
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