As my high end gaming computer is already the center of my integrated entertainment system, even having a high quallity 7.1 surround sound hooked up too it, Can I use my Computer as my Dish Reciever?
That was my question I asked and challenged Google with a little over an hour ago, and of course as all of you can guess, the answer was no. But not for the reasons some of you think. As it turns out, The Hardware is out there, specifically the AVerTV Duo Hybrid PCI-express desktop PC card. Legitimate Software for getting FTA Satellite to your computer, specifically mythTV is out there. Hell, if you really dig you can even find the software to pirate Dish signal, but that's not what I want. I want to be a paid, subscribed and legitimate customer. I just also want to have expert equipment built by me, instead of having to worry about Hopper software issues that are still being hammered out, or the ugly interface and "small" HD of the 722k. I also want a seamless interface for ALL my entertainment needs.
Don't get me wrong, I know the conventional answer of the issue of keycode issuing a "private encryption" tech being on the market, and thus easy to pirate. But really if you think about it, All DISH would have to do is issue a cloud software similar to EA's STEAM engine, and all of a sudden VOD, Blockbuster and Paperview, and a slew of other programs and products could be issued via internet and satellite safely and securely..
Just a fun idea, and I'm sure its coming. Just kinda wish It was here already.
That was my question I asked and challenged Google with a little over an hour ago, and of course as all of you can guess, the answer was no. But not for the reasons some of you think. As it turns out, The Hardware is out there, specifically the AVerTV Duo Hybrid PCI-express desktop PC card. Legitimate Software for getting FTA Satellite to your computer, specifically mythTV is out there. Hell, if you really dig you can even find the software to pirate Dish signal, but that's not what I want. I want to be a paid, subscribed and legitimate customer. I just also want to have expert equipment built by me, instead of having to worry about Hopper software issues that are still being hammered out, or the ugly interface and "small" HD of the 722k. I also want a seamless interface for ALL my entertainment needs.
Don't get me wrong, I know the conventional answer of the issue of keycode issuing a "private encryption" tech being on the market, and thus easy to pirate. But really if you think about it, All DISH would have to do is issue a cloud software similar to EA's STEAM engine, and all of a sudden VOD, Blockbuster and Paperview, and a slew of other programs and products could be issued via internet and satellite safely and securely..
Just a fun idea, and I'm sure its coming. Just kinda wish It was here already.
