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LarryBari

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From: Hobart, Australia

Registered: 2008-09-01

Posts: 13

Is Compro DVB T300 an option in Archlinux/Freevo? [SOLVED]

Hello there people,
I am a relative newbie to linux having been frustrated by various mythtv distributions.
I like the sound of Archlinux, and have read good things about Freevo as a TV program for linux.
I have a Compro T300 DVB card and was wondering if anyone has had success using this card in Archlinux?

I am aiming to build a HTPC case for the lounge, and already have lc17 case and all other necessary hardware which works in all other linux variants.
Should I be looking to buy a card that works out of the box, or is there a way to get it working in Archlinux.

Cheers. LarryBari

Last edited by LarryBari (2009-10-07 12:43:43)

byte

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From: Düsseldorf (DE)

Registered: 2006-05-01

Posts: 2,046

Re: Is Compro DVB T300 an option in Archlinux/Freevo? [SOLVED]

If you want to know about the support status of your card you're better off asking Google or the Linux dvb mailing lists.
But in general Arch should be a nice choice, as it's fast with kernel updates, and that's the most important thing for hardware support.

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LarryBari

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From: Hobart, Australia

Registered: 2008-09-01

Posts: 13

Re: Is Compro DVB T300 an option in Archlinux/Freevo? [SOLVED]

Ok thanks,
So far Arch is installed and when i get a mo, i will have a play and install X etc.
Yes, I have searched google in the past regarding this tv card and linux.
Arch seems like a good choice as i can build the system from the ground up.
I will get on to the mailing list as i feel this card has been neglected slightly by the linux crowd.

LarryBari

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From: Hobart, Australia

Registered: 2008-09-01

Posts: 13

Re: Is Compro DVB T300 an option in Archlinux/Freevo? [SOLVED]

OKay as of my recent netinstall x86_64 build it is supported in the kernel and no modprobing ... YAY!
I even have the remote working using lirc which is another thing entirely in Arch...
Larry
problems solvered.