Please bear in mind (sorry if I repeat, can't find signature in User Control Panel):
I
borrow an eMachines C6415 running Windows XP SP3 for internet activity
I'd like to set up a Dell Studio Hybrid PC for TV recording/DVR, OTA ATSC, closed-caption ( maybe later streaming, IPTV, www-surfing, etc )
. (I have Windows Vista SP2 x32 install disc(s) but am not eager to go that way)
. I have an eVGA inDtube usb tv tuner with remote
. For testing, I've been booting Ultimate Edition Live from usb flash pendrive (see
http://www.PenDriveLinux.com)
.. either UEv3.0 (detects the tuner, but doesn't load its firmware) (and no sound)
.. or UEv2.9 (sound starts okay, may be fragile) (does it detect tuner?)
The resolution issue is minor - for Sharp 37"/32" LCD's, the default s/b 1360x768, but does 1280x720 instead.
I can mouse off-screen and find Preferences/Monitors.
I suspect that's a DebIan bug, but where do I report it? And my Sharp LCD's 32", not 37")
UEv3.0 detects the tuner while booting - I'm not sure earlier version(s) do. If there a boot log, or a way to slow the boot display so I can catch that?
Is there a boot parameter to load firmware from the flash stick after tuner detection?
Would this be easier if I had a different tuner?
Would this be easier if I use an older/earlier version of Ultimate Edition? or a different distro?
Would this be easier if I install Ultimate Edition instead of running a live (temporary) system?
Would this be easier if I connect it to the internet?
...
Or are my choices limited to "Go fish (Giggle)" or "get Microsoft Windows 7"?
I realize it's hard to produce one user guide or reference manual for so many different versions of a complex system for so many possible readers. Back in the day, I just RTM.
But now, I've found most "manual"s are way too dumbed-down to do any good, often lacking links to definitions, explanations or background subject matter.
(forum's Glass style helped readability during dark-shift - wish I remembered how to set it!)