Don't forget windows 8 media center requires this
Windows Media Center is currently available as $9.99 upgrade from Microsoft for Windows 8 Pro users
Don't forget windows 8 media center requires this
Not everyone has windows 8 pro and is willing to shell out the $99 to upgrade to pro followed by the $10 to get media center.
So I repeat my question if you are using windows 8 what would your recommend as a media center software replacement for the dvr functionality?
Compatible With:
Windows Media Center
Elgato EyeTV DVR for Mac
MythTV DVR for Linux
SnapStream BeyondTV DVR for Windows
SageTV DVR for Windows/Linux/Mac
MediaPortal DVR for Windows
GB-PVR DVR for Windows
VLC Multi-platform media viewer
TSReader MPEG-2 transport stream analysis
FWIW, the FCC is allowing cable companies to drop ClearQAM. These HDHomeRun's may become completely useless if/when your local cable company starts requiring a cable card for *all* channels. Comcast still broadcasts their ultra-basic stuff on ClearQAM where I live...
See:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...now-encrypt-tv-signals-to-halt-service-theft/
FWIW, the FCC is allowing cable companies to drop ClearQAM. These HDHomeRun's may become completely useless if/when your local cable company starts requiring a cable card for *all* channels.