On Fri, 4 Apr 2003, Ralf Haller wrote: > Can I use hardware mpeg encoders like Pinnacle's PVTVpro or Hauppauge's > PVR-250 (?) for building such a system with Linux? Are there any drivers > for these cards? For the Hauppauge, go to http://ivtv.sourceforge.net > Buying such a card will be much cheaper than buing a new computer. In the US, the 250 retails for about $150 or $100 if you can find a sale. John