Reusing Old TiVo Hardware? 197
buss_error writes "I have old TiVo hardware that I'd like to reuse — however, I find in searching that the most frequent reply is: 'Don't cheat TiVo!' I don't want to cheat TiVo — in fact, I'd like to nuke the drive with a completely open-source distro with no TiVo drivers at all. Some uses I think would be interesting: recording video for security cameras or a drive cam; a unit for weather reporting; fax/telephone; a power monitor for the home; or other home automation. I would prefer a completely TiVo-free install — this is because I have major issues with TiVo and don't want the slightest taint of their intellectual property. But, since I paid for the hardware, I'd like to wring some use out of it rather than simply putting it in the landfill."
Re:yes! (Score:5, Funny)
I don't know. Most TiVos only have a few ports. I think the biggest is ethernet, but that's probably too small for most people.
Open Use that Cheats No One (Score:5, Funny)
A lot like any old computer hardware you can prop open a shed door for airflow or hands free operation while you use both hands to carry in more obsolete crap.
Upon a bit of reflection, once you have collected enough obsolete crap, you could use some brick mortar and obsolete computers to build a new obsolete materials shed. This should free up your shop to refurbish obsolete crap that you keep planning on, but don't have the room on your bench with which to diddle.
If you load these old machines with old OpenMosix enabled kernels and ethernet you can crunch numbers and have a heated shop. The only drawback to this, besides blacking out your neighborhood and sending your electric meter dials spinning like a centerfuge is the need to then build another obsolete materials shed.
Name it V'GER (Score:3, Funny)
Re-program it, and send it back to earth to seek out the maker.
Re:WHO TAGGED THIS HARDHACK? IT IS _NOT_! (Score:3, Funny)
Probably some idiot who couldn't even figure out how to post a reply in the right thread.
Re:Some possibilities (Score:4, Funny)
I saw a post on Slashdot that said it did though!
Re:Name it V'GER (Score:3, Funny)
Why have two carbon units entered T'VO?