I believe a lot of these issues are already addressed in 1.x version of
Freevo. I implemented a Priority System, Duplicate Detection, Rescheduling
if conflicted, specifying *any* channel, and *only new* episode recording
quite awhile ago.
Maybe I missed some the point?
On 8/23/07, Andrew Flegg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> With the launch of another +1 channel on DVB-T in the UK - and my
> playing around with CRIDs in the DVB EIT (i.e. series link/unique
> programmes & repeats etc.) - I've come up with a list of requirements
> *I* would like to see in the record server, and wondered how many of
> these have been considered, not thought of, would be wanted, are being
> worked on and/or are in Freevo 2?
>
> * If I have a favourite scheduled for a fixed channel, fixed time,
> fixed day; and set something to record which conflicts, *either*
> recording is rescheduled as appropriate.
>
> * The UK has a number of +1 channels (more on DVB-S than DVB-T). Are
> these common in other territories? If so, any recording fixed on a
> particular channel should shift to a +1 variant as a first option.
>
> * Programmes should be recorded at the earliest opportunity; however
> the body of programmes as a whole should be recorded as early as
> possible. Currently, "My Name is Earl" is on Channel 4 at 22:00 on a
> Thursday; "Studio 60" is on More 4 at 22:00.
>
> Ignoring the fact that since they're on the same multiplex *both*
> could be recorded simultaneously, "My Name Is Earl" could be recorded
> at 23:00 on Channel 4+1 and "Studio 60" at 22:00. However, "My Name Is
> Earl" recorded at 22:00, and "Studio 60" on a later repeat.
>
> "Studio 60" is higher priority, and the hour delay of "My Name Is
> Earl" shouldn't matter.
>
> * However, in general, higher priority programmes should be recorded
> earlier than lower priority if possible.
>
> * Recording options similar to MythTV's where I can say "record one of
> these per week" etc. would be useful. However, it'd be even better if
> I could point to a particular instance and say "this is when the week
> for this programme begins".
>
> * Programme names for favourites should be able to match explicitly,
> rather than as substrings. Currently, making a favourite for "ER" is
> quite tricky.
>
> * Duplicate detection needs to be improved (and I helped develop it),
> as data sources have a tendency to change descriptions. I think
> titles, if present, should be the only decider, relying on
> descriptions only when they are not present. Alternatively, this is
> configured on a per-favourite basis as in MythTV.
>
> * A group of channels on which you'd like the programme recorded,
> rather than a single one or "ANY" would be useful. Meeting the other
> requirements may make this less useful.
>
> There are probably a few I've missed, and I'd be interested to hear
> others' thoughts - including disagreements!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Andrew
>
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