Alternative to Beyond TV

Dr. Zhivago · Nov 23, 2005, 02:52 AM

Hey Guys,

Is there a good alternative to Beyond TV with Beyond TV Link? I want to be able to stream TV over the network using my existing EazyShare TV Server. See sig for details. I am going to stop using EazyShare TV because I am upgrading the kid's PC's using nVidia cards, which is going to break the functionality of EazyShare TV on the Client side, since it requires a Radeon card. The cards I will be installing are GeForce4 Ti4600 128MB.

I want the ability to change TV channels on the Server from the Client side and not have to baby-sit the server in any way shape or form, like it is now wth EazyShare TV. It needs to work with all the video cards I already have along with the Operating System on the Server. I am NOT willing to spend money on ANY hardware or reinstall or change Operating Systems.

In order for me to purchase and set up Beyond TV and Beyond TV Link, it will cost $150 for all the licenses. I think that's way too steep. So, whatever solutions are suggested, they need to cost substantially less than that.

If no one can provide a solid, comparable alternative to what I have now or what Beyond TV can provide, I guess I'll just suck it up and pay the $150, but I would really like to avoid paying that much.

TIA

Nov 23, 2005, 02:52 AM	#1
Dr. Zhivago DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Alternative to Beyond TV Hey Guys, Is there a good alternative to Beyond TV with Beyond TV Link? I want to be able to stream TV over the network using my existing EazyShare TV Server. See sig for details. I am going to stop using EazyShare TV because I am upgrading the kid's PC's using nVidia cards, which is going to break the functionality of EazyShare TV on the Client side, since it requires a Radeon card. The cards I will be installing are GeForce4 Ti4600 128MB. I want the ability to change TV channels on the Server from the Client side and not have to baby-sit the server in any way shape or form, like it is now wth EazyShare TV. It needs to work with all the video cards I already have along with the Operating System on the Server. I am NOT willing to spend money on ANY hardware or reinstall or change Operating Systems. In order for me to purchase and set up Beyond TV and Beyond TV Link, it will cost $150 for all the licenses. I think that's way too steep. So, whatever solutions are suggested, they need to cost substantially less than that. If no one can provide a solid, comparable alternative to what I have now or what Beyond TV can provide, I guess I'll just suck it up and pay the $150, but I would really like to avoid paying that much. TIA __________________ And your whiney, cry-baby opinion would be?... Main Box - EPoX 8RDA6+Pro - 2.0GB DDR400 - Mobile Barton 2500+ @2.42GHz - AIW X800XT - Zalman VF700Cu - Enermax 431W PSU - CoolerMaster ATC 201 Case - CoolerMaster AquaGate - SB Audigy2 Value - (2) Hitachi Deskstar 250GB SATA - (2) NEC 3540A DVD-RW - Mitsumi 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy - Realsync 19" LCD - Logitech MX5000 Bluetooth Desktop - WinXP Pro SP2 EazyShare TV Server - Antec PLUS1080AMG Case w/ 400W TruePower PSU - Asus A7M266-D - 2x AthlonMP 1600+ - 1.0GB DDR266 - AIW Radeon - SBLive! 24Bit - Realtek NIC - WDD800JB - Hitachi 250GB Deskstar - Toshiba CDROM - Mitsumi 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy - Windows Server 2003 SP1 Travelling PC - ASUS A7V880 - Mobile Barton 2400+ @2.3GHz - 1.0GB DDR400 - AIW 9600 Pro - TB Santa Cruz - PC Geiger RD2 Pro - WDD1600JB - DLink DWLG520 - TDK 16x10x40x - Pioneer DVR-108 - Mitsumi 1.44MB Floppy - Antec SLK1650 - Enlight 450W PSU - WinXP Pro SP2