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Old 01-17-2007, 08:36 PM
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Can Sage Linux 'really' run as a client...?

Hi All,

I'm considering getting a "Pepperpad 3" which is a Linux web terminal that can play back video, etc. Being new to Linux I was looking at the Linux/Sage FAQ and came across this statement:

Q: Can a SageTV Linux installation be used as a client?

A: Yes, by using the Linux placeshifter client.

But if I understand correctly, the 'placeshifter client' cannot playback DVD's via a LAN connection, right? If that is the case, it won't work for me. So the question is, can the Linux version of Sage be run as a "real" client - allowing DVD playback, etc. from a LAN?

Any help greatly appreciated!

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Old 01-18-2007, 09:49 PM
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Demo? Anybody? Please comment as I'd like to order the 'pad' and the Linux OEM as soon as possible once I can determine if it will suit my needs.

Thanks!

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Old 01-18-2007, 10:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PGPfan
the 'placeshifter client' cannot playback DVD's
This is correct.

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Old 01-19-2007, 03:08 AM
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I'm can't remember where I read it but I do recall talk of a full linux client (akin to the windows version) being under development. I could be remembering incorrectly however, maybe one of the sage team would be able to shed light on this? A full linux client would make for a pretty cool dedicated PVR.
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:32 PM
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I recall the older versions allowed you to run the main sagetv app in client mode. Has this been disabled now? (command was Sagetv -client)
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Old 02-04-2007, 10:00 PM
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The Linux client is the Placeshifter.

The '-client' parameter is still used by SageTV running on Windows, when you want to run a client UI when using SageTV as a network encoder, for example.

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