makezine.com: Free TiVo: Build a Better DVR out of an Old PC

"Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) have become a necessary luxury over the last several years. Millions of people rely on these devices to pause and rewind live television, and to keep track of broadcast schedules and record programs for them. Many consider them just as essential to their daily... more

Reviewed by Teeg Jul 21 2005, 11:09am ( 187 reviews ) • makezine.com

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Reviewed by rhyre on Sep 30, 12:24pm

Not sure why this is considered "Free Tivo", since the author had to purchase PVR software. MythTV is a free software solution, for Linux (which also avoids the Microsoft tax). Check out Mythbuntu or more modern (and freer) solution instead. And mythtvcast.com is a good source of up-to-date information From the page: "PC DVR software I used BeyondTV, which was bundled with the Hauppauge card, but is available from SnapStream separately for $70 at snapstream.com. "
Rated by Ilstaat on Sep 11, 4:02am

A wonderfull way to make the most out of those things we already love. Truly this is how modern media was meant to be accessed.
Reviewed by gaslampcomputers on Sep 04, 3:49pm

This article is pretty outdated. It was good at its time but no more.
Rated by rn2go on Aug 21, 9:34pm

My project this winter!
Rated by TRENDKILL86 on Jun 09, 12:37pm

Vista Home Premium comes with Windows Media Center, buy a Media Center PC (or just a card), a big enough monitor (22+) and let it rip, works for me, kills games, and does everything else, keep it simple man.
Reviewed by loislayne on Apr 05 2009, 12:02pm

Will give to my son he loves to make things
Rated by Paul0451 on Mar 26 2009, 2:29pm

How to make a DVR.
Rated by dribnif on Feb 11 2009, 7:22am

Windows 2000?...Amateurs

Installing is Easy!