Canada
I've got nothing to start with ... so lets be creative in trying to determine what I need/want 
My requirements are:
1) I can receive and record broadcasts from my Rogers Digital Cable provider (I'm expecting that I'm going to have to use the set-top box for this, as I haven't seen any cards that can handle it yet).
2) I can store and retrieve my audio and video files at any computer in the house.
3) I'd like to run the main TV in the living room (lets say 42" LCD HDTV for now, don't have it yet either) and be able to get "LIVE" TV on it.
4) There will be at least 3 other "client" stations in the house that receive audio and/or video.
5) Ideally all computers will be connected via wireless network (don't want to run cable if I don't have to).
My questions are:
A) In addition to Media Portal, do I need the TV-Server? If so what would I be able to do with it, knowing that I've only got the one set-top box.
B) If I got a second set-top box, would I be able to hook up 2 inputs?
C) Since I'm using the set-top box, do I need a TV-Tuner card, or just a graphics card?
D) What would your recommended hardware/software be to provide the above?
very much in advance for any help you can give me ... I'm hoping for a fun Christmas Present to myself
My requirements are:
1) I can receive and record broadcasts from my Rogers Digital Cable provider (I'm expecting that I'm going to have to use the set-top box for this, as I haven't seen any cards that can handle it yet).
2) I can store and retrieve my audio and video files at any computer in the house.
3) I'd like to run the main TV in the living room (lets say 42" LCD HDTV for now, don't have it yet either) and be able to get "LIVE" TV on it.
4) There will be at least 3 other "client" stations in the house that receive audio and/or video.
5) Ideally all computers will be connected via wireless network (don't want to run cable if I don't have to).
My questions are:
A) In addition to Media Portal, do I need the TV-Server? If so what would I be able to do with it, knowing that I've only got the one set-top box.
B) If I got a second set-top box, would I be able to hook up 2 inputs?
C) Since I'm using the set-top box, do I need a TV-Tuner card, or just a graphics card?
D) What would your recommended hardware/software be to provide the above?
very much in advance for any help you can give me ... I'm hoping for a fun Christmas Present to myself