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    Is it possible to have a HTPC be used for two separate rooms at two separate times?

    Building a HTPC for my mother. The system is set up in the living room by the TV, I want to run a DVI cable to a TV I bought her in her bedroom. Is there some way that I can have the HTPC switch to the monitor if you turn the TV off? I was looking at KVM switches but that isn't really what I am...
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    Do you need a cable TV connection to use a HTPC

    I am planning on building a HTPC so I don't have to pay 200 dollars a month for cable tv and internet But my question, if I get a cable card and get the Home run prime. Do I still need a cable tv subscription Or can I just pay for cable internet and it works the same way with the cable card...