Newbie Questions...

[sszretter]

Ok, thanks for the feedback.
I dont think the key question has been answered however... which is:
Is it possible to extract video via the usb ethernet on a series 2 
tivo?

Thanks.


--- In ExtractStream@y..., "cichowicz" <tomc@m...> wrote:
> I really can't answer your question with any certianty...
> 
> but there is as much risk hacking into your tivo if and when you 
> get to a "bash" prompt - as there is removing the harddrives and 
> putting them in your PC. (Maybe more & easier!) So if you could 
just 
> connect a terminal or PC running HyperTerminal or the like, and 
get 
> in and setup via zmodem or even over your network via a USB 
> connection, You can still VERY break your TiVo, if you don't know 
> what you are doing.
> 
> I'm not much of a linux hacker, I've dabbled over the years... I 
do 
> know my way around alittle, but I wouldn't reccommend doing a lot 
of 
> this stuff to those not comfortable with it.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In ExtractStream@y..., "sszretter" <sszretter@h...> wrote:
> > --- In ExtractStream@y..., "mesolarius" <solariusiimail@a...> 
wrote:
> > > Greetings everyone. I am on the cusp of buying a TiVo Series2 
> from 
> > > my local cable provider (AT&T Broadband). With Tivo 3.0 out 
and 
> > > their unofficial support for USB Ethernet Adapters, I'm 
seriously 
> > > thinking about picking one up (I currently have a ReplayTV 
3030 
> > and 
> > > a Tivo 30 hour, so phone line usage is at a premium). I'm not 
all 
> > > that comfortable with cracking open the Tivo box and was 
> wondering 
> > > if it is possible to get ExtractStream working on the Series2 
> > > throught the use of the USB Ethernet or some other method, 
> without 
> > > pulling out the hard drive and mounting it in my machine? If 
this 
> > is 
> > > possible, and someone could direct me to a webpage or such 
that 
> > > could explain how to do it, the Series2 will be coming soon to 
my 
> > > home theater system. Any help is appreciated, thanks...
> > > 
> > > Shane
> > 
> > I also would like this answer!