This project is fairly complex and definitely not cheap if you’re starting from
scratch, but will result in an HTPC with many features not currently sup-
ported by any of the commercially available PVRs. Here’s what this HTPC
will offer:
• Free programming guide.
• Nonproprietary file format allows easy video editing. Permanently
remove advertising from your recorded shows!
• Ability to archive to SVCD or DVD.
• Ability to watch video files from other sources with automatic metadata
lookups.
Figure 7-1. Conceptual diagram of the main HTPC components.
Part II: Home Entertainment
Project Overview
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