UK Nova forced to shut down?
Aug 27th 2012, 3:28 am
#16
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Location: Ilukapool. WA
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Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
unblock-us - not a VPN but a domain name redirection. You can apply it on the WDTV itself, not the whole network, it's quicker than a VPN. Their service also works for iPlayer too.
http://unblock-us.com/
http://unblock-us.com/
Aug 27th 2012, 3:33 am
#17
Officially Bewildered
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
Posts: 5,523
Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
I'm sure she has membership of thebox too - if not, she can pm me 
I've just had a look at the forums on there - they seem to believe that thebox is made of sterner stuff (and isn't based in the US)
Who knows?
The kids will be devastated if they have to wait for Doctor Who
I've just had a look at the forums on there - they seem to believe that thebox is made of sterner stuff (and isn't based in the US)
Who knows?
The kids will be devastated if they have to wait for Doctor Who
Aug 27th 2012, 6:46 am
#18
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
I'm sure she has membership of thebox too - if not, she can pm me
I've just had a look at the forums on there - they seem to believe that thebox is made of sterner stuff (and isn't based in the US)
Who knows?
The kids will be devastated if they have to wait for Doctor Who
I've just had a look at the forums on there - they seem to believe that thebox is made of sterner stuff (and isn't based in the US)
Who knows?
The kids will be devastated if they have to wait for Doctor Who
Aug 27th 2012, 11:40 am
#19
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Joined: Jul 2011
Location: Shorncliffe, QLD
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Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
The thing that interests me is it already runs xbmc on top of debian, HW accelerated, can accept CEC remote controls, or app based control, and is likely to have PVR functionality soon. Add in download and serving of iplayer and its getting pretty close to a full solution - with a power consumption of about 2.4W, low enough to be left on.
Aug 27th 2012, 10:21 pm
#20
snɐןɔ ʎʇıuɐs
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,558
Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
Which is kind of why apple does a roaring trade and claims 'innovations' that have been available for years ....
It's also why it more sensible to learn this than, say, french. If you learn french you can only speak to a frenchman. If you learn this, you can not only talk to technical experts around the world, you talk the language of machines and making them do what you want.
xbmc = free media centre solution, allowing you to play music, movies, TV etc on a wide variety of hardware
debian = a free distribution of Linux (an Operating System) which tends to get used as a basis for lots of products. There will be a number of products using Debian in your house already.
HW accelerated = hardware accelerated rendering of video, etc. so that a relatively low powered processor can deliver good performance via incorporating targeted hardware capabilities
CEC remote controls = remote control signals from your telly get set via the HDMI cable to connected devices (eg players) If the player understands them, then it can be controlled from the TV remote.
app based control = xbmc has an android or iphone remote control app, so you can use smartphone or tablet to control it.
PVR functionality = video recorder
iplayer = you know what this is. the get_iplayer code allows Linux boxes to download and store the video files, getting round the failure of the Beeb to support Linux, and the 7 day limit on display, and the buffering issues
power consumption of about 2.4W = anything you leave on 24/7 is going to be an issue with your power bill. Cutting the consumption from that of a full PC to this level means you could power it for a year for less than $5
which is why there is a specific set of words and phrases for those that can, technically, to talk to one another - it would get very slow if you spoke in noddy language all the time. debian = a free distribution of Linux (an Operating System) which tends to get used as a basis for lots of products. There will be a number of products using Debian in your house already.
HW accelerated = hardware accelerated rendering of video, etc. so that a relatively low powered processor can deliver good performance via incorporating targeted hardware capabilities
CEC remote controls = remote control signals from your telly get set via the HDMI cable to connected devices (eg players) If the player understands them, then it can be controlled from the TV remote.
app based control = xbmc has an android or iphone remote control app, so you can use smartphone or tablet to control it.
PVR functionality = video recorder
iplayer = you know what this is. the get_iplayer code allows Linux boxes to download and store the video files, getting round the failure of the Beeb to support Linux, and the 7 day limit on display, and the buffering issues
power consumption of about 2.4W = anything you leave on 24/7 is going to be an issue with your power bill. Cutting the consumption from that of a full PC to this level means you could power it for a year for less than $5
It's also why it more sensible to learn this than, say, french. If you learn french you can only speak to a frenchman. If you learn this, you can not only talk to technical experts around the world, you talk the language of machines and making them do what you want.
Aug 27th 2012, 11:58 pm
#21
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Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
How about using an iPad to watch UK iPlayer? Anyone know any good, cheap, VPNs?
We have Apple TV, so in theory should be able to stream iPlayer to our widescreen from the iPad.
Anyone done this successfully?
We have Apple TV, so in theory should be able to stream iPlayer to our widescreen from the iPad.
Anyone done this successfully?
Aug 28th 2012, 2:41 am
#22
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Joined: May 2003
Location: Alloha snack bar
Posts: 24,246
Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
unblock-us - not a VPN but a domain name redirection. You can apply it on the WDTV itself, not the whole network, it's quicker than a VPN. Their service also works for iPlayer too.
http://unblock-us.com/
http://unblock-us.com/
Main router for local internet and general wifi
2nd router with inbuilt VPN, connected to a LAN port on main router, for connection to WDTV live, PS3, HTPC etc to access iplayer, Hulu, torrent sites etc.
Essentially 2 wifi networks, one normal, 1 VPN off 1 internet connection.
Aug 28th 2012, 3:02 am
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The injustice!
Aug 28th 2012, 8:17 am
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Location: Shorncliffe, QLD
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Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
Which is kind of why apple does a roaring trade and claims 'innovations' that have been available for years ....
It's also why it more sensible to learn this than, say, french. If you learn french you can only speak to a frenchman. If you learn this, you can not only talk to technical experts around the world, you talk the language of machines and making them do what you want.
xbmc = free media centre solution, allowing you to play music, movies, TV etc on a wide variety of hardware
debian = a free distribution of Linux (an Operating System) which tends to get used as a basis for lots of products. There will be a number of products using Debian in your house already.
HW accelerated = hardware accelerated rendering of video, etc. so that a relatively low powered processor can deliver good performance via incorporating targeted hardware capabilities
CEC remote controls = remote control signals from your telly get set via the HDMI cable to connected devices (eg players) If the player understands them, then it can be controlled from the TV remote.
app based control = xbmc has an android or iphone remote control app, so you can use smartphone or tablet to control it.
PVR functionality = video recorder
iplayer = you know what this is. the get_iplayer code allows Linux boxes to download and store the video files, getting round the failure of the Beeb to support Linux, and the 7 day limit on display, and the buffering issues
power consumption of about 2.4W = anything you leave on 24/7 is going to be an issue with your power bill. Cutting the consumption from that of a full PC to this level means you could power it for a year for less than $5
which is why there is a specific set of words and phrases for those that can, technically, to talk to one another - it would get very slow if you spoke in noddy language all the time. debian = a free distribution of Linux (an Operating System) which tends to get used as a basis for lots of products. There will be a number of products using Debian in your house already.
HW accelerated = hardware accelerated rendering of video, etc. so that a relatively low powered processor can deliver good performance via incorporating targeted hardware capabilities
CEC remote controls = remote control signals from your telly get set via the HDMI cable to connected devices (eg players) If the player understands them, then it can be controlled from the TV remote.
app based control = xbmc has an android or iphone remote control app, so you can use smartphone or tablet to control it.
PVR functionality = video recorder
iplayer = you know what this is. the get_iplayer code allows Linux boxes to download and store the video files, getting round the failure of the Beeb to support Linux, and the 7 day limit on display, and the buffering issues
power consumption of about 2.4W = anything you leave on 24/7 is going to be an issue with your power bill. Cutting the consumption from that of a full PC to this level means you could power it for a year for less than $5
It's also why it more sensible to learn this than, say, french. If you learn french you can only speak to a frenchman. If you learn this, you can not only talk to technical experts around the world, you talk the language of machines and making them do what you want.
I only own a laptop, a TV and a DVD player. I do have a mobile, but it's not a smartphone - very old school I'm afraid!
Oct 6th 2012, 10:55 am
#27
Living in the mountains
Joined: Apr 2006
Location: Armidale NSW
Posts: 222
Re: UK Nova forced to shut down?
If you have an iPad 2 or later then you can Airplay mirror as the player itself doesn't have the airplay icon. I have the original iPad so I have to double click the home button then slide the icons across until I can see the airplay icon. Neither the 4oD or ITV players support airplay so you will have to mirror these if you have one of the later iPads. Hope this makes sense.
