Open Source Project

[Fuzzy]

Pretty sure most of the core logic is Java. I think the machine specific stuff is going to be in VC++, like the capture card interfaces, controlling directshow playback, etc. But all those functions are called from Java, and the entire process runs within a JVM.

[TwistedMelon]

This makes a nice 10th anniversary present. 10 years ago when I started running SageTV full time, it was just jumping into HD, a whole new life for the TV. I'm really looking forward to seeing how the project grows with the influence of the community on its core.

It almost takes away all the pain from the properties and wiz.bin corruption I just had two days ago.

[waynedunham]

Originally Posted by m1k3g

I have 2 of these - the Chinese Meego version that dual boots Android & Win 8.1. We're currently using one with XBMC for streaming, browsing, etc. So far there have been no problems and the WAF is great. 32 gig of storage onboard is plenty. A 4 port hub allows use of an ethernet-USB adapter (no wireless), a cheap Windows Media Center remote and keyboard. It has native Bluetooth which we use for headphones. Picture and performance is very good. Haven't installed SageTV yet because it's currently installed on another PC/TV and we stream TV from that, but I do plan to move Sage over in the near future.

I've tried everything starting with old XBOX's years ago to purpose-built HTPC's, to FireTV's. So far this is the best. For $115 it's cheap, small, performs well, and much more versatile than a dedicated streaming box.

And I can't wait to see SageTV open source! None of the other PVR software that I've tried over the years works half as well as SageTV.

Thanks, I will be keeping my eye on these to see how they work out with SageTV.

[jptheripper]

Originally Posted by jreichen

I'm not using Sage right now mainly due to lack of cable card support. I'll definitely be looking through the code when it's released and may take on a few up-front development tasks.

I'll be following the overall open source project, and possibly have some level of involvement (planning/dev/testing/release) with it.

I have been using cablecard in sage via sagedct for 3 or so years. Works awesome

[nyplayer]

Originally Posted by jptheripper

I have been using cablecard in sage via sagedct for 3 or so years. Works awesome

I was happy for 3 Plus years also until the Cable company started copy protecting channels.

[jptheripper]

Originally Posted by nyplayer

I was happy for 3 Plus years also until the Cable company started copy protecting channels.

I have comcast, and they still leave enough unprotected that its worth while.

Combined with an antenna for OTA, and a colossus for protected, i rarely have conflicts.

[valnar]

Well it is here! http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62315

Any developers wanna take a look?

[Fuzzy]

Originally Posted by valnar

Well it is here! http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62315

Any developers wanna take a look?

at least 4 have already forked it.

[wayner]

I think I just became the fifth by mistake - I clicked on the Fork button as I though that is how you see forks. Woops!

[Fuzzy]

Originally Posted by wayner

I think I just became the fifth by mistake - I clicked on the Fork button as I though that is how you see forks. Woops!

You can navigate to your forked project, and delete it, if you choose.

[wayner]

Originally Posted by Fuzzy

You can navigate to your forked project, and delete it, if you choose.

Done!

[18Scoobz]

I know some changes needed to be made to the the server and client. So will new files be released?

[valnar]

I have a bunch of questions, but perhaps it would be best for a new thread.

What happens if we upgrade over what we have?
What new features were added (or removed) since the last commercial release?
etc.

[18Scoobz]

Will there be a way to remove the extender restriction to the number of keys you have without reinstalling?

[BobPhoenix]

Originally Posted by 18Scoobz

Will there be a way to remove the extender restriction to the number of keys you have without reinstalling?

That should already be gone. It was removed from the code before it was posted. The only thing you need a key for with the OS SageTV will be to get EPG data. Of course the only thing available currently is the source code so no installers are available and you would have to compile it yourself. The source has been forked already so it is entirely possible that one or more forks will include an installer for that fork.

[Fuzzy]

I don't think anyone who's forked it yet has any interest in maintaining a separate software. The forking is done to work and test independent of the master, and once alterations are ready, they are pulled back into the master. There is not yet a windows installer, though the source compiles fine on Linux. I believe at least 2 people here have already stated they are interested in making a new windows installer for SageTV v9.0.0 (the current version of the source code). It will take some time as only a few people on the forum here have ever seen this source code, and it's got 12+ years of development behind it.

[Tiki]

What would really be nice is if someone could put together a "for dummies" guide on how to put all the pieces of source code together into a working installation (what Java development environment is needed to create the JAR files?, what C++ environment is needed to compile the C code?, how to configure these environments?, what are the output files that someone would need to distribute?, are there additional tasks that an installer would need to do (such as setting registry entries)?,...)

[Fuzzy]

Originally Posted by Tiki

What would really be nice is if someone could put together a "for dummies" guide on how to put all the pieces of source code together into a working installation (what Java development environment is needed to create the JAR files?, what C++ environment is needed to compile the C code?, how to configure these environments?, what are the output files that someone would need to distribute?, are there additional tasks that an installer would need to do (such as setting registry entries)?,...)

I'm not sure anyone has actually compiled a windows version of v9 yet. Stuckless has put together a guide for compiling a Linux build though here: http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62324

[scoful]

If I went crazy and decided to move to a Linux server would my SageTV for Windows key work for EPG access?

The bigger question is would I be able to use my Ceton Cablecard tuner in Linux?

[stanger89]

Originally Posted by scoful

If I went crazy and decided to move to a Linux server would my SageTV for Windows key work for EPG access?

Should be able to (though I'm not sure how to specify it), all the licensing code's been removed the key is only for EPG access now.

The bigger question is would I be able to use my Ceton Cablecard tuner in Linux?

Not unless there are Linux Drivers and a Linux network encoder that supports it.