[wellylug] Freeview DVB-T digital HD TV on Linux

[Cliff Pratt]

Rob Collins wrote:
> Hi all.
> 
> Is there anyone out there who has managed to get a DVB-T digital TV USB 
> stick working on Ubuntu?  Just tried out one last night using kaffeine 
> dvb client running on Ubuntu 9.04.  Will need to return it to the shop 
> though as I was able to pick up only TV3 attached to a rooftop aerial.  
> The same aerial enables my native dvb-t freeview telly to pick up all 
> channels including radio.  BTW the TV3 i do get is very poor quality 
> filled with artefacts and sound intermittent until it cuts out 
> completely after around 30 seconds.
> 
> I dunno, maybe someone out there has had experience with Hauppauge WinTV 
> Nova-t USB2 stick (the one i bought)?  Is there some trick i need to try 
> that I haven't clicked onto yet?  Has anyone had any luck with a 
> different stick.  Any help appreciated.
> 
I hate to say it, but have you tried it on <the other OS>? The shop will 
most likely blame Linux otherwise.

Cheers,

Cliff