Receiving satellite on a pc via usb (linux compatible)

[pchappo]

Hi all,

i was wondering if anyone could recommend a satellite reciever that i can connect to a computer running ubuntu? i need a USB connection, as im using a micro PC as my satellite signal server

cheers

 

[Llew]

Have a look over at LinuxTV. There are several USB DVB-S devices listed that apparently work with Linux. depending on the kernel used. And many are USB 1.1 working, which may restrict bandwidth.

Don't know how up-to-date the info is, some of the sticks/standalone USB receivers I've not heard of.

_http://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/DVB-S_USB_Devices

 

[pchappo]

thanks for the reply - gonna check through the recommendations and i'll resport back my setup once i get it going!