Is Allchin Mistaken?

re: Is Allchin Mistaken?

MikeA — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:37:33 GMT

So if I am able to build my own HTPC and install an OCUR kit, how do they prevent my machine from recording the unencrypted HD cable signal? Will my Fusion Software work as it does now once the OCUR decrypts the QAM signal for it? I understand I'll have to run on Vista, but does the OCUR only work with Windows Media Center or any HD Tuner software?

re: Is Allchin Mistaken?

Bryan Socha — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:04:07 GMT

I'm thinking that dell or any name person could put an old pc in and quality it so you can get a kit plus the vista cablelabs version and upgrade an old htpc. however use oem types will be sol.

Then again. Screw cable, directv!!!

re: Is Allchin Mistaken?

chrisl — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:35:25 GMT

C Backlund: None of this would have to do with Microsoft, CableLabs gets to set all the rules here. What the rules are seems to be different depending on who you talk to however.

re: Is Allchin Mistaken?

SpHeRe31459 — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:27:39 GMT

OK, now see what Anand is saying makes a lot more sense. And was my main argument. If Vista HTPC with the correct hardware, drivers (display and capture with protected path support), and software (Vista MCE) is deemed "sound" by CableLabs, then why the need for per device certification.

re: Is Allchin Mistaken?

C Backlund — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:43:02 GMT

This is still a joke. I can't believe those of us who build our own HTPCs are out in the cold on this. Why does MS hate its power users? Hopefully Hauppauge or someone will come to the rescue.