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I wish to occasionally use my ubuntu computer as a television. I am in the US and would like to watch over the air (HD)TV shows. The ideal situation would be the TV show in one window with some mouse & keyboard controls for volume & channel. I do not want or need a "from the couch" remote driven interface.

What hardware will I need to buy? What software packages should I install?

Rodney Schuler
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You might be interested in Mythbuntu which has MythTV integrated into Ubuntu. As for hardware have a look at the Requirements list. I hope this assists in your adventures for a TV Computer machine.

Marco Ceppi
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You'll need a tuner card such as this one to use Ubuntu as a cable TV.

Thomas Ward
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Jon
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If you are planning to use your system as IP-TV. You may want to look at http://www.boxee.tv/