Hi Folks

[Pete Cleave]

Hi all,

Have been browsing the forum for a few days and clearly there's some (probably painfully gained) knowledge out there! Just as well because I'll be needing it :thumbsup:

I ditched Sly about 9 years ago and like many followed the Humax Foxsat HDR path. I've been running the trusty old box with the mods (available from another forum) which allows NASMount, web access, etc. I'm sure you're aware of it. It's now started to show a few glitches occasionally on recorded material so I'm potentially in the market for a replacement and whilst the HUmax has been good, the current models don't get fantastic reviews and I'd like more flexibility on what it does and how it does it.

I've played a bit with XBMC/Kodi in the past (now have it on Fire TV) and am reasonably comfortable with playing with stuff - however my Linux skills are non-existent, but I'm not afraid to learn - been doing IT for 40yrs and still managed to somehow avoid getting my hands dirty with Linux.

I've been eyeing up the eagerly awaited VU+ Ultimo 4K. Don't have a 4K TV but thought it would be wiser to get 4K now in readiness.

I have some questions re general setup, Unicable, Kodi, cams and probably other stuff too, but I'll start separate threads in the respective areas...

I look forward to being able to gaining knowledge and helping out other newbs in the future :)

P

[Huevos]

Linux skills are not really needed. Most normal stuff is easily done from the GUI on OpenViX image.

If you are just looking to replace the Freesat box there are plenty of E2 boxes with twin tuners in the 100GBP range. Add a hard drive for 30 quid and you are done.

Kodi on an E2 receiver is for occasional use, and not the same as a dedicated box.

Ultimo4K looks an interesting box, but no one even has samples yet so it is going to be a while before there are stable production images.

[Pete Cleave]

Thanks Huevos

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[Stu]

Hi Pete.
Welcome to the forum. Sky and Freesat receivers are basically plug and play. Enigma2 receivers, require a little more learning, but stick with it and you won't regret it. It took me a couple of weeks to get my head around the various settings and then it just clicked and I have never looked back.
With an E2 receiver, you can set it up just how you want it, not Sky or Freesat. Follow the guides, ask questions and have fun!
Stu.

[Pete Cleave]

Hi Stu. Am looking forward to getting started. Just hope the 4K Ultimo is out sooner rather than later.

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