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[Karl Larsen]

John Hubbard wrote:
> Cybe R. Wizard wrote:
>   
>> Karl Larsen <k5di at zianet.com>  said:
>>   
>>     
>>>     Well the problem is when you know what the box is, you can't know 
>>> what it does. The little box says on it:
>>>
>>> AVerMedia AVerTV Hybrid Ultra USB and then DVD Quality . MPEG-2 
>>> Compression . Vista Ready . Digital TV/Analog TV/FM Radio
>>>
>>> It has an input that is for a TV antenna, A "S" connector input, A
>>> USB2 cable to the computer, an IR link to a TV-like controller, and 3
>>> RCA female connectors.
>>>
>>>     I have a pdf manual which is not much help.
>>>     
>>>       
>> Googling for, "AVerMedia AVerTV Hybrid Ultra USB linux," found this:
>> http://www.mediaatlantic.com/product.php/69590/0/
>> which says:
>> -----------------------------------------
>> #  Windows� 2000/XP/Vista** or Linux**
>> For HDTV Only
>> # VGA card supports DirectX 9 and DxVA (HDTV)
>> # HDTV will only function when the TV signal is in HDTV format.
>> Package Contents
>> AVerTV DVB-T Volar, Quick Guide, Installation CD, USB Cable
>>
>> NOTE:
>> - Windows MCE software does not currently support EPG (Electronic
>> Program Guide) on all digital channels.
>>
>> ** Windows Vista/Linux
>> (Vista/Linux Drivers available via download from (www.averm.co.uk) -
>> Then view the Downloads Tab for details!)
>> -----------------------------------------
>>
>> So, you see, Google /is/ your friend.
>>
>> Cybe R. Wizard
>>   
>>     
> What is that he says?  Go the the manufacturers website.  Such a shame 
> it took so long to get that answer.  If only someone had tried to help 
> you earlier and asked you:
>
> "Is there any Linux support for the box under the 
> manufactures website?"
>
> your problem might have been solved earlier.  Sorry I ignored the most 
> important part and couldn't solve your problem. ;)
>
>   
    I have asked them if there is Linux support and they said NO! Are 
you saying they lied to me?

Karl


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