Re: Video Surveillance With Linux?

2008-04-21 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 01:01:43PM -0600, Kimball Larsen wrote: > We are moving into a new building, and want to set up some video > surveillance both inside (in our warehouse) and outside (on the back > wall/property of the building). > > We purchased an all-inclusive solution from Costco: >

Re: Myth trade

2007-12-14 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Thu, Dec 13, 2007 at 09:15:26PM -0700, Corey Edwards wrote: > > I'll be getting some > > 5.4ghz radios that will do ~90Mb/s wireless for 50 mile range so I can > > have enough bandwidth to watch things back at my place. > > You've piqued my interest. What kind of radios are they? Redline AN-

Myth trade

2007-12-13 Thread Brandon Beattie
If anyone wants to get a nice HD Myth box up and running I'll be happy to do it completely, teach, or help if they can help me out of a little delimma. I happened to move into a technology badlands development (AKA, no cable, or OTA TV reception) so I need to find someone who'd be interested in h

Re: MythTV pointing devices, LinuxMCE -- was Re: Filesystem Features and Benefits?

2007-10-04 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Thu, Oct 04, 2007 at 11:11:51AM -0600, Michael Torrie wrote: > Corey Edwards wrote: > > >Speaking of MythTV, if you don't mind my switching topics a bit, does > >anyone have any good recommendations for a remote control and/or > >wireless keyboard and mouse? Something that doesn't interfere wit

Re: Best Computer Science School in Utah

2007-09-25 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Mon, Sep 24, 2007 at 11:25:17PM -0400, John Anderson wrote: > Whats the best (in your humble opinion) computer science school in Utah? I'm shocked the UofU hasn't been mentioned yet... BYU from my experience as good as you want it to be. There are a couple great teachers, a half dozen poor tea

Re: MythTV and Your Service?

2007-05-18 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Thu, May 17, 2007 at 12:39:27PM -0600, Nathan Nelson wrote: > I am considering a group of services for television, but want to order > one that will work with MythTV. Currently, I have Dish TV, but it's a > little limited as to how I get it working. I'm looking into Comcast, > Mstar, and some

Re: MythTV and Comcast HDTV

2007-03-09 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Fri, Mar 09, 2007 at 11:09:08AM -0700, Von Fugal wrote: > * Barry Roberts [Sat, 3 Mar 2007 at 07:30 -0700] > > Plus comcast doesn't broadcast a channel ID, so I guess I'll have to > > manually enter that. I assume myth uses that to match up with the xmltv > > channel. > > Maybe HD is differen

Re: Home Automation

2007-02-22 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Thu, Feb 22, 2007 at 12:40:19PM -0700, Andrew Jorgensen wrote: > On 2/20/07, C. Ed Felt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > * I would like to avoid X10, if possible, and stick to IP, or actual > > wired relay based solutions (if it's not too expensive). > > Why avoid X10? It seems to be p

Re: Radioactivity

2007-02-22 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Thu, Feb 22, 2007 at 09:45:35AM -0700, Michael L Torrie wrote: > On Thu, 2007-02-22 at 09:25 -0700, Daniel C. wrote: > > On 2/22/07, Charles Curley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Well, you're already radioactive. But being exposed to enough > > > radiation can increase your own radiation. That

Re: Home Automation

2007-02-21 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Wed, Feb 21, 2007 at 12:04:37PM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > On 2/21/07, Barry Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Vista Media Center now supports HDTV (previous XP versions didn't) - > > I've never tried to make a DVD or VCD off of HDTV though. I imagine > > you could probably at

Re: Home Automation

2007-02-21 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Tue, Feb 20, 2007 at 03:54:33PM -0700, Andrew Jorgensen wrote: > On 2/20/07, Dave Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >By the way, the conduit is stiff, but flexible. That way there are no 90 > >degree turns, and you can sometimes even push wire through it all the > >way from the rooms to the bas

Re: Home Automation

2007-02-20 Thread Brandon Beattie
I'm building now (at the framing state) and am putting in what you're looking to do and a bit more. I'm about finished with all my choices and cost has been a large concern. There are a lot of things you can do yourself if you plan ahead. In my home I actually had designed so I can run 3" PVC fr

Re: HDTV Antenna

2007-01-02 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Tue, Jan 02, 2007 at 03:50:49PM -0700, Wade Preston Shearer wrote: > >North west lehi doesn't. :) > > How far west? I am west of the roundabout. I couldn't say for sure. I've spoken with 3 or 4 people in Lehi who said were west of the round about and north of main street and couldn't get sign

Re: HDTV Antenna

2007-01-02 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Tue, Jan 02, 2007 at 03:38:22PM -0700, Wade Preston Shearer wrote: > >>Also, I looked it up myself and I'm sorry to say you're not going to > >>have much luck without a really nice antenna pointed in just exactly > >>the right direction and probably one of the nicer HD tuners. > >> > >>I could b

Re: HDTV Antenna

2007-01-02 Thread Brandon Beattie
One more thing to be aware of, in Utah HD channels run from 27-48. Channels 27-48 are UHF channels. I've heard some rumors from KSL that by the end of this year they will stop their NTSC transmission on their UHF channel and only broadcast ATSC/HD on channel 5 which is VHF. The FCC has talked abo

Re: HDTV Antenna

2007-01-02 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Tue, Jan 02, 2007 at 10:03:17AM -0700, Andrew Jorgensen wrote: > On 1/2/07, Jeff Nyman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Does anyone know what the HD reception would be like in the Payson area? > > Have a look at http://antennaweb.org/ > > Also, I looked it up myself and I'm sorry to say you're no

Re: Tweaking MythTV

2007-01-02 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Mon, Jan 01, 2007 at 09:07:39AM -0700, Barry Roberts wrote: > On Sun, 2006-12-31 at 23:39 -0700, Shane Hathaway wrote: > > > On the box I used until recently, compiling in XVMC support helped > > enough to make *some* HDTV programs watchable. Most shows still > > stuttered. The box had an Ath

Re: Geek or Nerd?

2006-09-18 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 10:04:01AM -0600, Clint Savage wrote: > On 9/18/06, Jacob Fugal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >On 9/17/06, Kenneth Burgener <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> For those who wear the badge with pride, do you call yourself a Geek, a > >> Nerd, a Hacker, or some other term? > >

Re: MythTV frontend rebuffering problem

2006-08-30 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Wed, Aug 30, 2006 at 03:09:45PM -0600, Andrew Jorgensen wrote: > On 8/30/06, Roberto Mello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >The problem seems to be specifically on the transmission of data. I don't > >the computer can't process the stream fast enough, otherwise mplayer > >playing those very same fi

Re: MythTV frontend rebuffering problem

2006-08-30 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Wed, Aug 30, 2006 at 11:00:39AM -0600, Roberto Mello wrote: > I have a Myth frontend machine where I get frequent "prebuffering" pauses. > It causes the video -- particularly on Live TV -- to be jerky. I'm only > doing standard TV, no fancy HD. > > The backend server is an Athlon 1.8 GHz, 512 M

Re: Media players crash on HTPC

2006-08-28 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Sat, Aug 26, 2006 at 02:58:24PM -0700, Carl Youngblood wrote: > Update: after removing one of the pchdtv cards and the wintv 401 card > I'm still experiencing the same lock ups. So I think the lockups are > probably not due to a conflict between cards, but rather some problem > in the pchdtv dr

OT: Buy/Trade: Cisco 678

2006-04-12 Thread Brandon Beattie
Looking for a Cisco 678 in working condition, anyone looking to part with one? --Brandon /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

OT: OTA Translator for Utah County

2006-04-03 Thread Brandon Beattie
There's a small movement by a few people in Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs, to talk with the Utah County commissioner to get a translator put in place to help with OTA reception, specifically for HDTV. This will help not just EM though, but any location in Utah County (Alpine, highland, sp

Re: Ultimate PVR?

2006-03-30 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Wed, Mar 29, 2006 at 09:55:44PM -0700, Lance Grover wrote: > On 3/29/06, Kenneth Burgener <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I have searched the PLUG archives trying to find the thread talking > > about the different PVRs, but alas I cannot find the specific one that > > mentions what the prefer

Re: [OT] Re: Reminder about MythTV Meeting (Anyone going to SLC after the meeting?)

2006-02-16 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Thu, Feb 16, 2006 at 08:45:53AM -0700, Tyler Strickland wrote: > On 02/16/2006 08:36 AM, Brandon Beattie wrote: > >Just wondering, I carpool to Utah Valley each day, but I'm going to stay > >for the PLUG meeting tonight. UTA is an option to get home, but I > >t

Re: [OT] Re: Reminder about MythTV Meeting (Anyone going to SLC after the meeting?)

2006-02-16 Thread Brandon Beattie
Just wondering, I carpool to Utah Valley each day, but I'm going to stay for the PLUG meeting tonight. UTA is an option to get home, but I thought I'd check to see if anyone is going to the meeting and then past 12300 south in Salt Lake. Otherwise it's a 1.5 hour busride, which is fine if need

OT: Zaurus and extras for sale

2006-01-04 Thread Brandon Beattie
I have a Zaurus 5500 that I need to sell soon. It's still in very good condition. I also have a bunch of things I use with it that I won't have a need for either without it. The only thing not in near or perfect condition is the battery, since they do wear down over time. The battery still work

Re: MythTV with ATI TV WONDER? VE?

2005-11-10 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Wed, Nov 09, 2005 at 07:47:22PM -0700, Kenneth Burgener wrote: > MythTV with ATI TV WONDER? VE? Nope, not yet atleast, or anytime in the next few months. --Brandon /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */

Re: MythTV DVD Jukebox question

2005-11-08 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 07:23:43PM -0700, Grant Shipley wrote: > On 11/7/05, Brandon Beattie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm somewhat a videophile, it's often annoying for me to go to a theater > > and see a movie there (I see every frame because my eyes have

Re: MythTV DVD Jukebox question

2005-11-07 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 05:17:13PM -0700, Grant Shipley wrote: > On 11/7/05, Brandon Beattie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Now I'm not against Myth, but it's best to use the right tool for the > > job. Myth as a DVD player, or even dvd player and encoder, or a PC

Re: MythTV DVD Jukebox question

2005-11-07 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Mon, Nov 07, 2005 at 10:23:10AM -0700, Grant Shipley wrote: > Hello all: > > Finally going to put the HTPC together. I am looking at using MythTV > or xlobby (windows app). Trying to find out which better fits my > requirements. > > Requirements: > > I will only be using the system for cont

Re: Jittery MythTV

2005-09-08 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Thu, Sep 08, 2005 at 10:39:02AM -0600, Roberto Mello wrote: > On Wed, Sep 07, 2005 at 07:14:06PM -0600, Andrew McNabb wrote: > > > > If I understand you correctly, you have a backend box and a frontend > > box. What's your network connection between the two boxes? Remember, > > video requires

Re: OT Park Flyers

2005-07-09 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Fri, Jul 08, 2005 at 02:04:31PM -0600, Michael Torrie wrote: > On Fri, 2005-07-08 at 13:25 -0600, Brandon Beattie wrote: > > I'm getting into this RC hobby more and more, and pretty soon it may > > become a nice lunchtime break. I was just curious who else on this list &

OT Park Flyers

2005-07-08 Thread Brandon Beattie
I'm getting into this RC hobby more and more, and pretty soon it may become a nice lunchtime break. I was just curious who else on this list flies electric RC planes, and where. --Brandon .===. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin.

Printing shipping labels using Perl

2005-06-21 Thread Brandon Beattie
I've had a side project to help someone come up with a way to print labels for a/any shipping carrier. I've been meaning to help for a couple months but I haven't found a way to do this in my spare time. The only requirements are that it takes the address info from a csv dump. There (?used?) to b

Sorry

2005-06-08 Thread Brandon Beattie
Sorry for mailing the list, didn't notice the reply-to.. --Brandon .===. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==='

Re: pcHDTV group buy

2005-06-08 Thread Brandon Beattie
Hmm, the pickups right now are in Sandy (8800 and 2280 east about) Lindon and Provo.. I won't be downtown until next wednesday for SLLUG. Would that work for you? Or are you near Lindon or Provo during the days? --Brandon On Wed, Jun 08, 2005 at 12:15:20PM -0600, Brad Midgley wrote: > Brandon,

pcHDTV group buy

2005-06-04 Thread Brandon Beattie
For those that bought cards, please contact me so we can get them distributed. --Brandon .===. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==='

Re: actiontec, qworst, and unhappiness

2005-06-03 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Fri, Jun 03, 2005 at 11:51:07AM -0400, Glen Wagley wrote: > I contacted the Utopia folks a couple of weeks ago and it looks like my part > of > Orem won't be getting service until next year. I'm stuck with qwest dsl until > then. I have the infamous actiontec modem which I loathe. About once or

pcHDTV group buy reminder

2005-05-26 Thread Brandon Beattie
I haven't received all payments yet, everyone has until Friday night. If you still want to get in e-mail me. --Brandon -- .===. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==

Re: Meeting Reminder

2005-05-11 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Tue, May 10, 2005 at 09:50:03PM -0600, Walter Holladay wrote: > Sounds like fun. I must have missed the discussion about the group buy. > Can you give us some details? What card are you buying? pcHDTV HD-3000's (pchdtv.com) --Brandon .===. | This has been a P.L

Re: Meeting Reminder

2005-05-10 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Tue, May 10, 2005 at 05:02:01PM -0600, Jayce^ wrote: > Don't forget folks, tomorrow is the MythTV plug meeting. Same Building > (ViaWest) and time (7:30) as the last several years :) Map is available > at http://www.plug.org > > We will be meeting in a larger room, to accomidate the crowd, bu

Re: DC Court Ruling on HDTV Copy Protection Flag

2005-05-06 Thread Brandon Beattie
> On Fri, 2005-05-06 at 10:26 -0600, Brandon Beattie wrote: > Will this card work if your cable company offers HDTV or would that > service likely have a set-top box? Would it work even with a set-top > box? Sorry to be so ignorant; I've never had anything but basic cable >

DC Court Ruling on HDTV Copy Protection Flag

2005-05-06 Thread Brandon Beattie
Great News! It's official, the DC court has decided in favor of the EFF and other groups that the FCC had no right to impose the Copy Protection Bit in the HDTV Specification. The July 1st deadline that would have made manufacturing or importing HDTV tuner cards such as the pcHDTV HD-3000 illegal

Re: OT: Re: Linux on an XBox

2005-04-21 Thread Brandon Beattie
On Thu, Apr 21, 2005 at 12:23:59PM -0600, Gabriel Gunderson wrote: > On Thu, 2005-04-21 at 12:09 -0600, Gabriel Gunderson wrote: > > http://halo2.egavas.org/ > > > > Of course, they are Halo centric. They also have a 25 year and older > > rule to keep the kids away. I've never been, so I can't s

Re: UVLUGs MythTV Presentation this Saturday

2005-04-11 Thread Brandon Beattie
13:44, Jordan Gunderson wrote: > > > >>This Saturday (April 16), the UVSC Linux Users Group (UVLUG) will host > >>Brandon Beattie, who will present on MythTV, a free personal video > >>recorder similar to TiVo. > > > > > >Just as a note, for those wh