Linux vs non linux + open source vs closed source?
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closed source generally means the software is more restrictive and less customisable hence less features. The source code to the software is not made available by the manufacturer so your limited to whatever functions the reciever came with.
Open source means the software is usually built on freely available source code linux kernels etc under the GNU agreement. As the source code is available anyone can build and integrate add-ons to the software which means you have flexibility to customise the look, feel , behaviour of the menus . You also can download plugins such as 7 day EPG, permanent timeshift, fan control etc, softcams and emulators.. This level of functionality and flexiibility does not generally exist in closed source recievers.
In a nutshell open source is far better but does have a learning curve to undertanding setup etc..Closed source is not customisable and is restrivtive but is easier to use.
Linux is a reference to the underlying operating system being built around the linux kernel, the most popular implementations are Enigma 1 and newer Enigma 2 based operating systems of which Dream Multimedia were the main developers.
Open source means the software is usually built on freely available source code linux kernels etc under the GNU agreement. As the source code is available anyone can build and integrate add-ons to the software which means you have flexibility to customise the look, feel , behaviour of the menus . You also can download plugins such as 7 day EPG, permanent timeshift, fan control etc, softcams and emulators.. This level of functionality and flexiibility does not generally exist in closed source recievers.
In a nutshell open source is far better but does have a learning curve to undertanding setup etc..Closed source is not customisable and is restrivtive but is easier to use.
Linux is a reference to the underlying operating system being built around the linux kernel, the most popular implementations are Enigma 1 and newer Enigma 2 based operating systems of which Dream Multimedia were the main developers.
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In general terms (I'm no satellite expert), Linux is an Open Source operating system. Open Source means you can download the source code and modify it if you wish. Closed Source, you only get the compiled or executable form and can't modify it. Non-Linux usually means the same thing - it's proprietary - you just get the operating system as an executable.
Great info thanks.Im looking at getting a new box and 7 day epg is important.I am set towards a blade.I knew there is an extended epg but how does it compare to a linux box with the plugin for the 7 day epg.Also what linux boxes are there around the price of the blade that would have the 7 day plugin and how do they compare against it.
If you want to reshare then non linux is not the way.
As for 7 day epg on blade, it works perfect as does the TM5402 which has better support imho.
As for 7 day epg on blade, it works perfect as does the TM5402 which has better support imho.
A proper E2 Linux box is superior to a closed source box, although some closed source boxes like the TM5402 and Blade have an EPG plugin thyre normally limited in functionality. The Linux E2 equivalents allow multiple sattelite EPG downlaods, customisable regions etc.. If your willing to do a little reading then i'd a;ways recommend a proper E2 Linux reciever over a closed source box.
I dont know what a Blade costs, im guessing at around £140... If so this will buy you a Dreambox 800SE clone, A VU SOLO clone, the new VU UNO clones are £150, a Twin tuner VU DUO clone is 160, or the older DM800HD clones are around 120. The originals will cost you a fair bit more.
There are other options but for E2 Linux Dreambox or VU are the best and most well supported.
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Personally if you can afford Both then get one of each a Linux E2 receiver and a Closed source like Manic mentioned a TM5402, Reasons being Linux is slow and clunky compared to Closed source and i have yet to find a linux receiver with Tuners to match those of My DrHD or even a TM5402 none so far have come close.
It really boils down to what do you want to do with your receiver if you want to mess about and change skins load plugins etc... then Linux is the way to go, if you just want something reliable to watch TV and not green screen half way through a program cause you installed something you should not have then a technomate 5402HD will do the job just as good.
It really boils down to what do you want to do with your receiver if you want to mess about and change skins load plugins etc... then Linux is the way to go, if you just want something reliable to watch TV and not green screen half way through a program cause you installed something you should not have then a technomate 5402HD will do the job just as good.
Vix can drop support at the drop of a hat digi mate.
If not resharing go for closed source.
Having said that spiderbox is closed source and reshares n lines ok.
If not resharing go for closed source.
Having said that spiderbox is closed source and reshares n lines ok.
Interesting thread, some good info for people trying to decide whether linux is the way they should go in the future. Plenty of opinion saying if not wanting to reshare then closed source is prob the best. Any ideas as to why I cant seem to find a closed source twin sat tuner stb (well only an oldish expensive tm triple tuner) with good epg at a decent price, they dont seem to exist.Is it just a question of no demand ?
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TM7102 has 2 sat tuners.
TM7102
Approx £349
Highlights
Full HD 1080p & 3D Ready
2x HD Satellite (DVB-S2) and 1x HD Terrestrial (DVB-T2) tuner
Record up to 3 HD channels and playback a recorded file at the same time
2.5”/3.5” Hard Disk Drive slot, e-SATA & 2x USB PVR ports
2x Smart Card Readers & 2x Common Interface (CI) slots
Ethernet Port (access YouTube, Weather, Maps…and more)
Approx £349
Highlights
Full HD 1080p & 3D Ready
2x HD Satellite (DVB-S2) and 1x HD Terrestrial (DVB-T2) tuner
Record up to 3 HD channels and playback a recorded file at the same time
2.5”/3.5” Hard Disk Drive slot, e-SATA & 2x USB PVR ports
2x Smart Card Readers & 2x Common Interface (CI) slots
Ethernet Port (access YouTube, Weather, Maps…and more)
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DrHD Grand or Grand Triple i have the Grand Triple which comes with 2 x fixed Sat tuners and a 3rd plug and play or the grand that comes with 1 x Fixed sat tuner and also has 1 x plug and play
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Thanks Manic1,this was the one I was referring to in my previous post. Seems v expensive compared to the stuff that's coming out at the moment with twin sat tuners. Seems to be the only non linux one though. Ive e mailed tm to see if they intend to do a newer upgraded model anytime soon.
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You would be barmy spending that £349 my Grand triple came in cheaper than that and its expandable to 3 tuners if i so wish and has everything the 7102 has including an SD card reader and built in spectrum analyser, the only downfall is the support is all in russian but i get by quite easily
