Choice of Operating Systems – Why Choose Enigma2 Option?
Choosing this otpion allows you tap into some great online features
7 Day EPG Guide on Satellite as well as Saorview channels
Automatic channel updating if there is a new frequency changes
Ability to add Series link option
Ability to add additional features as free plugins become available
Display channel logo next to channel e.g. BBC, ITV, C4 Logos etc
Possible to automatically group and list channels e.g. By movies, news, kids
Note: Enigma2 is an open source freeware platform – people use it as it has a great online community behind it and allows you to add lots of features. But it is really for DIYers who can put up with the pains that come with this type of a “lets develop a feature and see what happens’ – it is not covered or supported officially by any manufacturer. We give a full warranty on the default Spark OS which is both reliable and fully supported by the manufacturer. We don’t (no one does) give warranty on any Enigma2 features
USES of Amiko SHD 8900 Alien HD Linux Receiver
The Amiko SHD 8900 Alien HD is a HD satellite recevier for receiving standard & high definition UK satellite channels (Can also be used to receive TV from other countries with the correct dish)
Channel List Includes
BBCs, ITVs, Channel 4, Channel 5, EWTN, CBS etc
PVR Features – Add recording with an external hard drive
Equipment needed – 250GB, 320GB external hard drive etc
Allows viewer to pause, rewind & record live TV shows