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More info?)
Papa Joe wrote:
> Rick S. wrote:
>
>> "Papa Joe" <red@green.com> wrote in message
>> news:39239bF5rc945U1@individual.net...
>>
>>> theyak wrote:
>>>
>>>> In article <38toptF5p3e9aU1@individual.net>, red@green.com says...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hello
>>>>> I have my 40 hour tivo unit connected to my network via a wireless
>>>>> nic. I would like to be able to eventually copy programs/data from
>>>>> the unit to a computer.
>>>>>
>>>>> I know that the unit is part of the network but do not know how I
>>>>> can see the files on it and am looking for some information on how
>>>>> to accomplish this.
>>>>>
>>>>> I appreciate the time.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>> Joe
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> www.dealdatabase.com
>>>>
>>>> forums - data extraction.
>>>
>>>
>>> Lots of info there!!
>>> Before trying to deal with the possibilities, I would like to be able
>>> to 'view' the files on the TiVo just like any other client.
>>> Unfortunately I did not find basic info, but did see some software
>>> that might let me copy files at some point.
>>>
>>> I need to gather a flowchart of sorts so I can piece the process
>>> together and it starts for me at being able to make the TiVo part of
>>> my network. It also appears that I may have to 'hack' the TIVo to get
>>> this done.
>>>
>>> Is there a place I can gather the basic info>
>>> I appreciate the time.
>>> Joe
>>
>>
>>
>> The link above is THE place to go. This is not for the faint of heart,
>> though. A fair amount of reading and experimenting is required.
>> Hacking the tivo is the only way to get to where you want to go,
>> unless all you want to do is transfer recordings to your pc with
>> TivoToGo. You need a SA Series 2 tivo to use TTG, go to the tivo
>> website to learn more. TTG is not the best way to transfer recordings,
>> but it is the easiest to implement. The transfers are somewhat slow,
>> has to do with DRM issues.
>> Also be aware that the newest tivos need a hardware mod to be hacked
>> (at least for now). These include the tdc5400x series and the newer
>> DirecTivos, not familiar with those. The tdc2400xx and older models
>> can be hacked entirely with software.
>>
>> Rick
>>
> Rick
> Thanks for the time. I appreciate it.
> I went to the TIVO site later last night and installed the Desktop(Tivo
> To Go?).
> It finally decided to 'find' the network and allow me to see the
> recorded programs.
>
> Creeping along, I am now transferring one selection and, you are
> correct, it is not fast!!
>
> I am assuming when I get it, I will be able to play it...copy to a
> CD/DVD and maybe play it later.
> I am also assuming the better way is to use the hard drive directly
> without the Desktop Interface.
>
> Joe
Well, the 1.5 gb file transfer completed and the 1/2 hour program played
back just fine with Media Player. Now, to move forward.
Thanks for the help.
Joe
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